The First 48 Hours: A Guide for Adult Children After a Parent’s Death
At-need Blog Post

The First 48 Hours: A Guide for Adult Children After a Parent’s Death

  • Posted Tuesday, November 18, 2025 by Smith Funeral Home and Chapel

The first 48 Hours after a parent’s death can be divided into two 24-hour segments to help manage both emotional processing and practical responsibilities.

Veterans' Funeral Benefits: What You're Entitled To and How to Claim It.
Preplanning Blog Post & Podcast

Veterans' Funeral Benefits: What You're Entitled To and How to Claim It.

  • Posted Friday, November 14, 2025 by Smith Funeral Home and Chapel

Pre-planning is a crucial step that allows veterans to ensure their wishes are known, integrate military traditions with personal preferences, and spare their loved ones from complex decisions and paperwork during a difficult time. 

A Final Salute: Honoring Your Veteran with a Dignified Funeral
Funeral Blog Post & FREE GUIDE

A Final Salute: Honoring Your Veteran with a Dignified Funeral

  • Posted Thursday, November 13, 2025 by Smith Funeral Home and Chapel

This document, "A Final Salute: Honoring Your Veteran with a Dignified Funeral," serves as a guide for families planning a funeral for a military veteran.

Honoring Service and Sacrifice: Understanding Military Funeral Honors
Veterans Blog Post

Honoring Service and Sacrifice: Understanding Military Funeral Honors

  • Posted Monday, November 10, 2025 by Smith Funeral Home and Chapel

Military funeral services typically include a choice of service, a military rifle salute, flag folding, flag presentation to the next of kin, and the playing of Taps.

Melodies of Memory: Honoring a Life Through Music
Funeral Blog Post & Podcast

Melodies of Memory: Honoring a Life Through Music

  • Posted Thursday, November 6, 2025 by Smith Funeral Home and Chapel

This document, "Melodies of Memory: Honoring a Life Through Music," discusses the significance of music in memorial services. It highlights how music can provide comfort and express emotions when words are insufficient, much like in weddings.