by RyanFuneralHomes | Nov 28, 2018 | Grief Support
By Brenda Emerson, Funeral Director and Embalmer “Grief is the normal and natural emotional reaction to loss or change of any kind.” Since there are many types of loss and a wide range of emotions, there is not a single grief definition that covers it all. Grief is...
by RyanFuneralHomes | Oct 5, 2018 | Cremation
A question we often get at the funeral home is “What are the rules and regulations with regards to scattering ashes after cremation?” Here is the answer, at least in the State of Wisconsin. In Wisconsin, state law permits you to place cremated remains in a grave,...
by RyanFuneralHomes | Sep 7, 2018 | Funeral Pre-Planning
By Brenda Emerson, Funeral Director and Embalmer DEATH. The word itself holds so much meaning that its mere mention can evoke anxiety, fear, and denial. We’re all going to die. We’re all equal in this inevitability. Avoiding the subject of death does not prevent it...
by RyanFuneralHomes | Aug 2, 2018 | Funeral Pre-Planning
There’s so much we experience in our lives. There are the big moments that shape us – graduation, a first job, getting married and starting a family, new home, and retirement. When we reflect on our lives, it’s these memories and milestones that may...
by RyanFuneralHomes | Jun 4, 2018 | Funeral Pre-Planning
Why Preplan Your Funeral? The decision to preplan your funeral is a very personal one. It is very normal to approach this decision with a great amount of anxiety due to the sensitivity that can surround this subject. Those who ultimately take the important step of...
