For our veterans who have been honorably discharged, there are benefits that you are eligible for provided by the government that will help loved ones.
Greg Vaitl of Christman's Funeral Home
Christman’s Chronicles: Adjusting to the new reality [Paid Press Release]
Death that appears outside of the norm can affect your grieving. We call this Complicated Grief (CG).
Christman’s Chronicles: Explaining military flag folding for Flag Day awareness [Paid Press Release]
When you think of military services with a funeral home one might think of the folded flag in a triangle shape. This ceremony is practiced to keep pride in our country. Even though the sources of why this is done is unknown, the 13 meanings can create a positive and uplifting experience.
Christman’s Chronicles: Remember our deceased military friends and family on special holidays [Paid Press Release]
Memorial Day. Fourth of July. Veterans Day. These special days give us a chance to stop, pause, and remember.
Christman’s Chronicles: Complicated deaths and complicated grief [Paid Press Release]
Death that appears outside of the norm can affect your grieving. We call this Complicated Grief (CG).
Christman’s Chronicles: Thank you for your service [Paid Press Release]
As we continue to adjust our lives to the fight against COVID-19, we need to stop and offer a heartfelt thanks to the many Americans who, in the face of personal risk, provide the services we need to sustain our lives.
Christman’s Chronicles: Our community will get through this together [Paid Press Release]
Our Lebanon County community, our state and our community will get through this together.
Christman’s Chronicles: How our funeral home is responding to COVID-19 [Paid Press Release]
Here are the steps we are taking in response to COVID-19 (coronavirus) to keep you, your loved ones, and our staff safe.
Christman’s Chronicles: Filling the void after the service [Paid Press Release]
This entry addresses a common problem faced by the family of the deceased – filling your time when the reality of no longer having a loved one in your life creates a void.
Christman’s Chronicles: A guide to funeral etiquette [Paid Press Release]
We are frequently asked questions about funeral etiquette.
Christman’s Chronicles: When is a fish tank not a fish tank? [Paid Press Release]
It’s no accident that you see fish tanks in the waiting room at doctors’ offices.
Christman’s Chronicles: What do we mean by the perfect farewell? [Paid Press Release]
A meaningful dialog with the families we deal with is extremely important to all concerned. Our 2020 Christman’s Chronicles series begins with this topic.
Christman’s Chronicles: Always the same, always different [Paid Press Release]
It always begins the same way. Suddenly a loved one is gone.
Christman’s Chronicles: This Veteran’s Day, pause and pray for our deceased military friends and their families [Paid Press Release]
Veteran’s Day is celebrated this week. It is a holiday that reminds us that many of our loved ones over the years have fought and died for the freedom we all enjoy. Here are some remembrance suggestions.
Christman’s Chronicles: What is the value of holding a funeral service? [Paid Press Release]
The percentage of services (and non-services) involving cremated remains continues to increase. And with that, the questions about what to do with the remains is also on the rise.