Christman’s Funeral Home director Greg Vaitl shares a regular column with LebTown readers about what to do when the unimaginable happens.
A meaningful dialog with the families Christman’s serves is extremely important to all concerned. Read the previous Christman’s Chronciles below, and for more information about Christman’s Funeral Home, visit their website or give them a call at (717) 272-7431.
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Christman’s Chronicles: Keeping memories alive during a challenging time [Paid Press Release]
Without exaggeration, grief due to the loss of a loved one has been especially challenging, due to the added restrictions attached to living through the pandemic.
Christman’s Chronicles: Tell us your story [Paid Press Release]
You tell your story, we listen, and then we use our experience to create the Perfect Farewell service for you or your loved one.
Christman’s Chronicles: Understanding the loss of a sibling [Paid Press Release]
Losing a loved one is difficult in any situation, but can be especially hard when the deceased is a brother or sister.
Christman’s Chronicles: What about your own funeral? [Paid Press Release]
More and more people are creating advance plans for their own funerals.
Christman’s Chronicles: “Grief is the tax we pay on our attachments” [Paid Press Release]
Grief is the “tax,” but it is paid with love and remembrance to an unforgettable person who was an important part of your life.
Christman’s Chronicles: Making the ceremony meaningful [Paid Press Release]
When we meet with a grieving family immediately after the loss of a loved one, we always focus on the inevitable question of What do I do next? The one given in these situations is our commitment to making the decision meaningful.
Christman’s Chronicles: Grief and your physical health [Paid Press Release]
We understand that grief can become all consuming when a loved one is lost. As time passes, the toll it takes on you physically can be detrimental to your long-term health.
Christman’s Chronicles: Scattering cremated remains [Paid Press Release]
Christman’s Funeral Home is dedicated to help you create “the Perfect Farewell” for your loved one, and scattering cremated remains is one of many options they assist you with.
Christman’s Chronicles: Words to avoid when speaking to a grieving friend [Paid Press Release]
The last thing grieving family members are ready to hear is any suggestion that they are no longer connected to the deceased.
Christman’s Chronicles: Be prepared [Paid Press Release]
Our advice, based on the experience of many situations involving the loss of a loved one, is to do your homework before the event takes place.
Christman’s Chronicles: Make sure you take care of yourself while grieving [Paid Press Release]
Grief is the natural byproduct of the experience, but it is also important that you do not neglect your own personal health and well-being during this difficult time.
Christman’s Chronicles: Following CDC guidelines [Paid Press Release]
We can all embrace a sense of optimism that the pandemic will subside once the vaccine delivery becomes more widespread, but in the meantime, we continue to be very conscious of giving proper guidance to the individuals and families we serve.
Christman’s Chronicles: Behold your loved one [Paid Press Release]
Behold is an ancient word that appears many times in the Bible. Behold also fits our idea of the Perfect Farewell.
Christman’s Chronicles: Why storytelling is important [Paid Press Release]
Every life lived is full of stories that resonate with the personality of the deceased.
Christman’s Chronicles: Following CDC guidelines [Paid Press Release]
We can all embrace a sense of optimism that the pandemic will subside once the vaccine delivery becomes more widespread, but in the meantime, we continue to be very conscious of giving proper guidance to the individuals and families we serve.
Christman’s Chronicles: How to organize an obituary [Paid Press Release]
The obituary is a lasting tribute to the deceased.
Christman’s Chronicles: Behold your loved one [Paid Press Release]
Behold is an ancient word that appears many times in the Bible. Behold also fits our idea of the Perfect Farewell.
Christman’s Chronicles: Moving on, moving forward [Paid Press Release]
A funeral director’s and a remarried widow’s perspectives on “moving on” from the loss of a loved one.
Christman’s Chronicles: Grief and the New Year [Paid Press Release]
For anyone grieving the loss of a loved one, the pandemic was just one difficult situation to experience during the holiday season. Now we face a new year that will be different than any other.
Christman’s Chronicles: Percentage of services involving cremation continues to rise [Paid Press Release]
The percentage of services (and non-services) involving cremated remains continue to rise. Questions about what to do with the cremated remains is also becoming more frequent since the beginning of COVID-19
Christman’s Chronicles: Creating the perfect military farewell [Paid Press Release]
There is something extra special about the honor of serving military families to create a celebration of life of a person who unselfishly served our country, so the rest of us could live in safety and freedom.
Christman’s Chronicles: The anger stage of grief [Paid Press Release]
How dare your loved one leave you. It makes you really angry.
In actuality, this feeling can be part of the healing process.
Christman’s Chronicles: Denial and Isolation [Paid Press Release]
Let’s learn a little about the five stages of grief, starting with the first one – Denial and Isolation.
Christman’s Chronicles: Facing loss due to suicide [Paid Press Release]
September is Suicide Prevention Month. We need to raise awareness of this important topic.
Christman’s Chronicles: How many stages are there for grief and loss? [Paid Press Release]
Grief and loss are connected to every situation we deal with at Christman’s Funeral Home.
Christman’s Chronicles: You are in charge of our reputation [Paid Press Release]
Reputation is the result of how well we serve you. This valuable feedback keeps us focused on excellence.
Christman’s Chronicles: What do we mean by ‘The Perfect Farewell’? [Paid Press Release]
The process always begins with the inevitable question, “What do I do next?” It ends with our mutual goal of providing The Perfect Farewell.
Christman’s Chronicles: What should I do with cremated remains? [Paid Press Release]
The percentage of services (and non-services) involving cremated remains continues to rise.
Christman’s Chronicles: We honor our fallen heroes [Paid Press Release]
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.
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).
