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.
New: The Christman’s Chronicles book is now available. Learn more here!
Is there a topic you think should be covered next?
Reach out to us with your suggestion using the contact form below.
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).
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.
