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Forest Lawn Gardens

sbell — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:52:11 +0000

3739 Washington Road
McMurray, PA 15317
Phone: 724-941-6808

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Gardens of Memory Cemetery Carries Out Final Wishes

sbell — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 23:28:39 +0000

The final wishes of Elizabeth Rakes are carried out as her coffin is taken to it’s grave-site in Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Muncie, IN on a horse-drawn carriage. Rakes friends and family walked behind the carriage on the way to the grave-site. Patti Blake/ The Star Press

Resthaven Memorial Park joins Wreaths Across America

sbell — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:37:42 +0000

At Resthaven Memorial Park on Saturday, the Mercer County Civil Air Patrol and area veterans gathered for a ceremony to honor deceased veterans by placing wreaths on their graves. This is a national event honoring all Veterans. A large crowd gathered with all branches of the military represented and joined keynote speaker Judge Sadler of Mercer County, WV to commemorate these brave solders. There was the playing of taps, and singing of the national anthem and God Bless America. The event ended with airplanes flying by and a wreath was placed on every Veterans gravesite.

Click here to see a slideshow of the event.

Memorial honors those who donate bodies to Michigan State University at East Lawn Memory Gardens

sbell — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:24:56 +0000

A green granite wall marked with an MSU seal and an inscription that honors “the persons who gave their bodies to Michigan State University for the advancement of medical science and the good of their fellow man” is the focal point of the new MSU Memorial Section at East Lawn Memory Gardens in Okemos.

Crossfit Foundation: Wounded Warrior Project

sbell — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:57:24 +0000

Laura Bullock a StoneMor Partners (parent company of Aftercareplanning.com) employee wanted to bring attention to this much deserving foundation called Special Operations Warrior Foundation. The foundation is dedicated to supporting men and women of the military and their surviving families. All proceeds were donated to CrossFitters who were doing a fundraiser for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation.

On September 17th, 2011, CrossFitters from around the world came together to endure 17 minutes of one of the most grueling workouts in honor of those men and women who have given a lifetime of service and sacrifice.

For 17 minutes, they pushed themselves further, challenged themselves deeper, felt the doubt and wondered what the hell they got themselves into, but then remembered why they were there and appreciated fully those who we wish to honor. We turned to our community of friends and family, and asked them to join us by donating what they were inspired to give to our two phenomenal organizations. Our goal this year was to raise $3 million dollars and the chapters worldwide were able to raise $2.2 million. This will go a long way to helping the soldiers and their families.

Our beneficiaries are The Special Operations Warrior Foundation and The CrossFit Foundation.

About The Special Operations Warrior Foundation
The Special Operations Warrior Foundation provides full scholarship grants and educational and family counseling to the surviving children of special operations personnel who die in operational or training missions and immediate financial assistance to severely wounded special operations personnel and their families.

About The CrossFit Foundation
The CrossFit Foundation provides support and assistance to the men and women of the military, law enforcement and first responder communities and their families, as well as aims to enhance the quality of life and fitness of deserving families by sponsoring such worthwhile efforts as Infant Swim Rescue (ISR), providing exercise equipment, and other beneficial acts as determined by the Foundation.

About The Sportsgrants Foundation
The Sportsgrants Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, was established in 2008 by professional athlete and social entrepreneur Scott Zagarino. As an advocate of the grassroots dollar and a veteran of event-driven fundraisers, Zagarino’s mission is clear: modernize the event driven fundraiser, activate one global fundraising team and provide “net donation” grants to charities. Sportsgrants’ patent-pending technology platform shifts the burden of event driven fundraising from the charity to the individual, creating efficiency and cost savings for the charity and choice and empowerment for the individual. To date, Sportsgrants has raised nearly $5 million and provided grants for a variety of charities and causes.

Forest Lawn Cemetery Donates Plot to Fallen Officer

sbell — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:43:46 +0000

Forest Lawn Cemetery Donates Plot to Fallen Officer

Laurens County Advertiser

White Chapel Memorial Gardens

sbell — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:46:06 +0000

5234 West State Highway EE
Springfield, MO 65802
Phone: 417-866-5012

Located just west of Springfield’s city limits, White Chapel Memorial Gardens evokes a country atmosphere, away from the hustle and bustle. The first burials at White Chapel Memorial Gardens date back to the early 1950s, with a focus on traditional service offerings.

The cemetery features landscaped gardens of various themes — including the Garden of Christus, with eight individual mausoleums, and the Veterans Garden, with military statues surrounding American and military flags. Interment options include outdoor mausoleum burials, single or double lawn crypts in several gardens, and cremation ground burials. We also offer upright monuments that surround our Masonic Garden.

White Chapel Memorial Gardens is close to the Springfield-Branson Regional Airport. It is easily accessible via Interstate 44, and is a short drive from many attractions associated with the Ozark Mountain region.

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Rivermonte Memorial Gardens

sbell — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:44:46 +0000

4500 S. Lone Pine Avenue
Springfield, MO 65804
Phone: 417-877-1929

Rivermonte Memorial Gardens was established in 1973 in an attractive setting southeast of downtown Springfield. The entrance greets visitors with rock and scrub landscaping, and roads throughout the cemetery are paved and lighted. A large fountain graces the quaint chapel, while three large crosses invite visitors to our Garden of Crosses.

The experienced staff at Rivermonte takes pride in providing the kind of compassionate care and attentive service you would expect from a local establishment. At the same time, we are able to offer the value and array of services that come from being part of a large and reputable cemetery network. Interment options include traditional and cremation burials, and single and double lawn crypts. In addition, we have the area’s only indoor mausoleum for entombments and niches.

Conveniently located near the intersection of Routes 60 and 65, Rivermonte Memorial Gardens is easily accessible. Sequiota Park, Springfield Lake and the Springfield Conservation Nature Center are all nearby. Also, the popular Galloway Creek Trail for biking and hiking skirts the border of our pet cemetery.

Eastlawn Cemetery

sbell — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:42:58 +0000

2244 E. Pythian Street
Springfield, MO 65802
Phone: 417-869-0483

Founded in 1917, Eastlawn Cemetery is well established and managed by an experienced professional staff. Its setting captures the essence of southern Missouri and the Ozark Mountain region. With an abundance of mature trees of many varieties, the cemetery presents a peaceful and beautiful environment, especially in the autumn months.

Along with traditional burial services, interment options include lawn crypts, private mausoleums and cremation. The caring staff at Eastlawn Cemetery can also assist you in making funeral service arrangements and guide you through the process — including flowers, casket choices and local accommodations.

Eastlawn Cemetery is conveniently located near the Cooper Sports Complex and Mediacom Complex and is easily accessible via Interstate 44 and Route 65. The cemetery is just a few blocks from the downtown Springfield airport and is within an hour’s drive of Mark Twain National Forest.

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Chatham Memorial Park

sbell — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:30:04 +0000

13260 US HWY 64 West
Siler City, NC 27344
Phone: 919-663-5659

Established in 1953, Chatham Memorial Park is small and inviting, offering the kind of attentive personal service you’d expect from a local cemetery. The grounds are tastefully landscaped and extremely well-maintained. The bungalow office adds to the overall charm of the setting.

Chatham Memorial Park is the only perpetual care cemetery in Chatham County. Along with traditional burial services, the cemetery also offers cremation and mausoleum options. Regardless of the option selected the professional caring staff will see to it that each family’s needs are met in a dignified and respectful manner.

Chatham Memorial Park is easily accessible via Routes 64 and 421. The cemetery is located 25 miles west of Jordan Lake and less than an hour’s drive away from Uwharrie National Forest.