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A Letter to Grieving Mothers 

Dear grieving mothers, It’s not supposed to be this way. This is not the life you dreamed of, hoped for, expected. Parents aren’t supposed to bury their children; parents are supposed to die first. That’s the natural order of things. What you’ve experienced is unnatural. It feels wrong because it… Read More

How to Make a Veteran’s Funeral Special

Our staff at Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services agrees there is no greater honor than caring for veterans and their families. We will never forget moving moments like these: Soldiers presenting the folded American flag to a grieving family. A bugler playing Taps. … Read More

Why More People are Writing Light-Hearted Obituaries

When you think of writing a meaningful obituary for a loved one who has died, adding light-hearted stories or details may not occur to you. Yet more families in Flemington, Hunterdon County, Somerset County, and beyond are featuring funny, optimistic, and even playful content in an attempt… Read More

Local Impact of Family Ownership

When a family decides to open their own business – be it a restaurant, a bookstore, or a funeral home – they put their hearts and souls into their work. They rely on positive word of mouth to expand and find new customers. Neighbors telling neighbors about a positive experience. Read More

How to Create the Perfect Video Tribute for Your Loved One’s Funeral

If there is one thing we have learned here at Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, it’s the importance funeral planning plays in the grief process. While this is certainly not easy for a person who is desperately missing a loved one, something happens… Read More

How To Embrace Life During a Season Of Uncertainty

Families in Flemington, Hunterdon County, and Somerset County know that life changes are around every corner. With all the uncertainty we’re consistently exposed to, especially under COVID-19 circumstances, it’s possible you may be feeling a bit unsure of what happens next. While no one really knows the… Read More

6 Reasons to Plan Your Own Funeral

Is it strange to plan your own funeral? We don’t think so. While no one likes to dwell on the idea of their own death, there are a number of advantages to preplanning with Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home . Some say it’s the greatest gift of… Read More

Why Gratitude is Important for the New Year

The new year is upon us, and we know many of our neighbors in Flemington, Hunterdon County, and Somerset County are thinking about their New Year’s resolutions. This is the time for not only a refresh, but it’s a chance to consciously do something different in the… Read More

Creative Ways to Memorialize with Cremation

When a family in Flemington  is considering cremation instead of traditional burial, they may wonder if their options are limited or even impersonal – but this is definitely not the case when you choose Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services . More people… Read More

5 Ways to Help Children Remember Their Grandparents

For many children, a grandparent’s love is like none other. The security, the steadiness, the warmth – that kind of love fosters a connection that cannot be replicated. That kind of love is also why the death of a grandparent can leave a child – no matter their age –… Read More