Church of Our Heritage

“Forest Lawn shall become a place…where little churches invite, triumphant in the knowledge that from their pulpits only words of love can be spoken…” —The […] Lea más

Fourth of July

“In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed; it must be achieved.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt   Our great nation will turn 246 years old […] Lea más

What I Learned from Dad

 “My father used to say that it’s never too late to do anything you wanted to do. And he said, ‘You never know what you […] Lea más

Alzheimer’s Awareness

“Be kind for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” – Socrates   We first started noticing something was off when Mom was taking […] Lea más

Memorial Day – History of Taps

Music plays a significant role in most funeral services. Favorite and meaningful songs at celebrations of life reflect the values, interests, and personalities of those […] Lea más

Joseph Strauss’ Bridge

When James Marshall struck gold at Sutter’s Mill in Coloma, California, it began a movement of people to the Golden State that continued for decades. […] Lea más

Mental Health Awareness Month

“The root of all health is in the brain. The trunk of it is in emotion. The branches and leaves are the body. The flower […] Lea más

Mother’s Day Facts

“There is no influence so powerful as that of the mother.” —Sara Josepha Hale   This Sunday, May 8 is Mother’s Day, a time where […] Lea más

Earth Day

«Earth has no sorrow that Earth cannot heal.» John Muir   April 22 marks Earth Day, a celebration of the planet that we all call […] Lea más

I’ve Chosen Cremation; Now What?

If you are considering cremation as your final disposition, you are not alone. A recent study by the National Funeral Directors Association revealed that in […] Lea más