Remembering a rabid football fan
Posted on September 20, 2019 by Sytsema Funeral Home | Leave a comment
Posted under Celebration of Life, Funeral Service
Football, the American kind played with a spheroid shaped ball called a pig skin, is the be all end all Fall activity for millions of Americans. Fans purchase large screen televisions just to watch the game. Others set up multiple televisions in their game day viewing rooms. All manner of hats, shirts, blankets, sweaters, jackets, […]
Continue ReadingHow Much Do Funerals Cost?
Posted on September 6, 2019 by Sytsema Funeral Home | Leave a comment
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For most of us, one of the first questions think of when we think we need a funeral home soon is, “How much will it cost?” It’s understandable that everyone wants a simple answer to this question. Unfortunately, there is no one simple answer. Think of the last time you bought a pair of shoes. […]
Continue ReadingFunerals are for Saints and Sinners
Posted on August 23, 2019 by Sytsema Funeral Home | 1 Comment
Posted under Burial, Celebration of Life, Cremation, Funeral, Funeral Service, Memorial Service, Visitation, Visitation
These days we’re hearing a lot about life celebrations. A funeral is a ceremony for someone who has died and the survivors. A celebration of life is a funeral with a celebratory feel and it may or may not have a faith-based component. Celebrating the life of the accomplished, the kind, and the generous feels […]
Continue ReadingControl Funeral Costs by Planning Ahead
Posted on August 9, 2019 by Sytsema Funeral Home | 1 Comment
Posted under Advance funeral planning / preplanning
How does planning for your funeral in advance save you money? Doesn’t it just let the funeral home make money on your money? How big a part should emotion play in your funeral selections? First, let’s be honest. Emotion is not a bad thing. Some life events should move us emotionally. Marriage, birth, and death […]
Continue ReadingHow to Dress for a Funeral
Posted on August 1, 2019 by Sytsema Funeral Home | Leave a comment
Posted under Funeral, Funeral Service
First, understand that what you wear to the funeral is much less important than actually going to the funeral or gathering. Don’t underestimate the value of your presence. Your kind words, shared stories, or even just a hug will mean a great deal to friends and family when there has been a death. Don’t let […]
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