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How Should I Behave at a Hindu Funeral?
The Hindu religion is the third largest religion in the world. As such, there are many sects and subsects that practice funeral rites in different ways. To get the best idea of how a family will conduct a funeral ceremony, burial or cremation, contact the family of the deceased. What [...]
3 Advantages to End-of-Life Planning
No one likes to think about life after they’re gone. It is difficult and even painful to contemplate your own death. However, no amount of procrastination will prevent it. As such, it is better to be proactive. End-of-life planning helps by giving people a voice as they discuss their last [...]
Helping Teenagers Cope with Grief
Teenagers Mourn Too Each year thousands of teenagers experience the death of someone they love. When a parent, sibling, friend or relative dies, teens feel the overwhelming loss of a someone who helped shape their fragile self-identities. And these feelings about the death become a part of their lives forever. [...]
6 Common Myths About Funerals
There is a lot of misinformation out there when it comes to funerals. Whether you heard a funeral fact on TV or on YouTube, there is a chance you may not have the correct information. Here at Callaghan Mortuary & Livermore Crematory, we want to make sure you have the [...]
Honoring Service: Understanding Military Funeral Protocols and Etiquette
Military funerals are solemn ceremonies that pay tribute to the men and women who have served their country with honor and dedication. These ceremonies follow specific protocols and traditions to ensure that the service and sacrifice of the deceased are properly recognized. In this blog post, we'll explore what to [...]