Bakersfield Funeral Home

3 Truths About Grief: 1) Grief is personal. You will never find two with the same grief journey, so don't compare yours to others.... 2) Grief is not a linear journey. Some days you may feel okay, other days fearful, and other days 5 feelings at once. Try to handle emotions with patience. 3) Grief is natural. You may feel like you are losing your mind but in fact grief is a natural reaction to loss. Not only does it affect you mentally but it comes with physical symptoms as well. Practice self-care!

As you are getting your finances set for retirement, estate planning, etc. make sure you consider funeral planning. Your end of life wishes don't have to include a traditional funeral, but planning, even the basics, will set you and your family up for financial security. Contact us when you are ready to learn more or with any questions, big or small.

We know you are grieving and we are here for you. Don't ever hesitate to reach out about grief support. Wishing you comfort in your grief journey.

Most airlines allow cremated remains on board as carry-on or checked baggage, but the container holding the remains must pass through the x-ray machine or it will not be allowed through security. Cremated remains can also be air-shipped as cargo but only by known shippers (a known shipper is designated as such after passing inspection and quali cation rules set by the US Transport Security Agency [TSA]). In addition, to transport remains on an airplane, you must provide a death or cremation certificate for the cremated remains in order to carry them on board. Interested in learning more about cremated remains? Get our complimentary handout today, Cremation: Things To Consider: http://204692.celebrate-life.us/choosing-cremation/

The biggest motivator we've seen for planning ahead for your funeral, burial or cremation service comes from the love of your children and grandchildren. Give the greatest gift to your family and begin planning with us. We will walk you through the process in a way that's most convenient for you. Contact us today.

We believe that the men and women who have served in the Armed Forces deserve special consideration. Not only do veterans receive the standard funeral and burial benefits from the federal government, we also offer additional services for all who have bravely served. To learn more about veteran offerings, contact us at your convenience.

Man's best support is a very dear friend. - Cicero What are ways you have shown support for a friend that is grieving? Consider sending a friendly text now. Perhaps you yourself are grieving the loss of a loved one... what has helped brighten your day?

Our most frequent questions begin with, Is it okay if(fill in the blank)? We get a lot of questions where people are unsure of if they can do something or even suggest something for their own funeral, or when arranging for a loved one. We welcome these questions every time. In fact, we wish there were more of them. When you come to us with specific questions or requests, we end up with a more unique and personalized experience for those attending the funeral. You know you...rself and your family best, so... ask away! If you would like us to contact you to answer any of your questions, let us know if you prefer communication by phone or email: http://204692.celebrate-life.us/reach-out/

We believe cremation can and should be an experience, not just a disposition choice (between burial or cremation). An experience, saying goodbye to a loved one, is necessary regardless of what you choose for the body’s final resting place. The grieving process starts at a funeral, celebration of life, or gathering of some sort. Sharing memories and the life of your loved one makes such an impact. In planning for your own funeral, or at the time of need for a loved one, consider creating an experience for friends, families, colleagues, and neighbors to say goodbye and begin the grieving process. If you would like us to contact you to answer any questions regarding a celebration of life, let us know if you prefer communication by phone or email: http://204692.celebrate-life.us/reach-out/

This community feels like home to us, and we love being a part of it. How would you finish this sentence? Home is where __________.

An urn, a container for the deceased’s cremated remains, can be made from almost any material and come in a variety of shapes. Some common types of urns are a decorative urn, biodegradable urn, religious urn, companion urn, and keepsake urn. With many choices available, finding an urn that fits your style and wishes can easily be done. Make sure to take some time to sit down and review what will be best for you before you make decisions. Often times families choose to cremated remains will be split up and put in multiple urns. First step, decide what will be done with the deceased cremated remains, then you can find an urn accordingly. Interested in learning more? Share if you prefer communication by phone or email and we'll reach out to you shortly: http://204692.celebrate-life.us/reach-out/

Always be conscious of state and federal laws when scattering, and be sure to check with the location first. Cremation is an ancient tradition, dating back at least 20,000 years. Scattering cremated remains is a wonderful and time honored way to lay your loved ones to rest. Do you have any interesting places you’d want to be scattered? Are you interested in reading more about cremation? Get our complimentary Cremation: Things To Consider PDF today: http://204692.celebrate-life.us/choosing-cremation/