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The History Behind Military Funeral Honors

Did you know what we now call “Veterans Day” was once called “Armistice Day?” That day originated on November 11, 1919, and was the anniversary of the end of World War I. In 1926, Congress made it an annual observance. But it wasn’t until 1954 that President Eisenhower changed the… Read More

5 Tips to Help a Grieving Pet

We meet with our neighbors in Flemington every day, whose lives have been upended after the death of a friend or family member. At the request of many who come to Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, our grief therapy dogs, Serene and… Read More

Safe Driving Techniques for Seniors

At Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, our care team is concerned with the safety of families throughout our community. We want seniors in Flemington to feel confident navigating the roads surrounding our funeral home.The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration… Read More

Uniquely Serving Families in Our Area

When you choose a funeral home, there are a lot of factors to consider, from location to care team to the service options available. At Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, we understand that cost, quality, and value are also on every family’s mind when… Read More

How to Tell a Loved One’s Story with Personalization

Nowadays it’s becoming more common to personalize a loved one’s funeral. This is a great way to celebrate their individual interests, talents, and accomplishments alongside family and friends. At Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, we encourage every family to plan a service honoring what… Read More

When Coping with Loss, Grief Has No Timetable

After losing a loved one, your life will be shaken up in a number of ways that you will have never imagined or expected. While you can trust us at Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services to be there for you throughout this entire process,… Read More

How to Honor a Loved One Who Asked for No Funeral

Here at Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, our compassionate staff understands the importance of planning and organizing a memorial service or funeral. The ritual of a funeral allows many people the opportunity to process their grief in a public, supported environment. Some of our neighbors prefer to… Read More

What Should I Send? And Other Funeral Etiquette Tips

When someone dies, it is often difficult to know how to show your support to the loved one’s family. Of course, you know they are probably feeling sad, shocked, overwhelmed, angry – or any combination of these emotions. What might help you when you are feeling that way may… Read More

5 Things You Need to Know About Hospice Care

Our care team here at Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services has met with many families throughout Flemington whose loved ones were receiving hospice care at their time of death. As we get to know these families and talk about plans… Read More

Tips for Choosing Your Final Resting Place

Our knowledgeable staff at Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services knows how challenging it can be for some of our neighbors in Flemington to decide where they’d like to be laid to rest. There are so many options and many important factors to consider. Here… Read More