Chico Cemetery Association

Preplanning your funeral doesn't have to be somber. In many ways, it can be empowering by giving you a chance to celebrate your own life story. How do you want your family to commemorate your life? Please call to inquire or make an appointment to schedule your preplanning. Call Chico Cemetery at (530) 345-7243

Columbus Day is a U.S. holiday that commemorates the landing of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492. It was unofficially celebrated in a number of cities and states as early as the 18th century, but did not become a federal holiday until 1937. For many, the holiday is a way of both honoring Columbus’ achievements and celebrating Italian-American heritage. Happy Columbus Day from the staff of Chico Cemetery Association.

Three fundamental benefits of planning a funeral in advance are: The peace of mind that comes with knowing your wishes have been made known and the details taken care of. The comfort of knowing your family will not have to make funeral arrangement decisions during the difficult time of their initial grief. ... Assurance that informed, thoughtful decisions have been made about the funeral home provider, choice of service and costs. Whether you need additional information, simply want to document your wishes without paying or to arrange and prefund your funeral, our staff is ready to provide assistance. We are committed to explaining your options, thus allowing you to determine the most appropriate decisions for your situation.

"If once you forfeit the confidence of your fellow-citizens, you can never regain their respect and esteem." ~ Abraham Lincoln

For me and my family personally, September 11 was a reminder that life is fleeting, impermanent, and uncertain. Therefore, we must make use of every moment and nurture it with affection, tenderness, beauty, creativity, and laughter. ~Deepak Chopra

Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work. ~ Aristotle The staff at Chico Cemetery Association wish you a safe and happy Labor Day.

Hiring two part-time Grounds Crew members at Chico Cemetery (20-25 hours per week). During mowing season, the main duty will be operating riding lawn mower and additional basic landscaping duties would be spraying, weed eating, trimming hedges, etc. We are willing to train the right person. Please stop by the office Monday through Friday to pick up an application. The office is closed at noon for lunch. Must be able to work in any weather. Minimum hourly is $13/hr and could be higher depending upon prior employment and/or experience.

***GROUNDS MAINTENANCE UPDATE*** We would like to thank everyone for their patience at this time. Our Grounds Crew is working six days a week. They are doing their best to keep up on the maintenance; however, due to COVID-19, we’ve had multiple staff members have to stay home while they wait for their test results. Any employee that shows any symptoms has to be tested. We are also looking to fill two grounds crew positions. Applications are available in the office. Th...e condition of the cemetery is very important to us. Once we are fully staffed up, you can expect to see the cemetery return to its well-maintained state. Thanks again for your patience and understanding during this difficult time. The Brusie Family

27 years ago, the U.S. Congress and President Ronald Reagan encouraged the public recognition of our senior citizens, their wisdom, their leadership and their contributions by declaring August 21, 1988 to be the first National Senior Citizens Day. The act of encouraging our loved ones’ happiness and social interaction should happen throughout the year, not just on Senior Citizens Day. There’s never a bad time to make our loved ones feel special, and there are a lot of differe...Continue reading

THE FIVE STAGES OF GRIEF The Five Stages of Grief is a widely accepted model for how we deal with grief. Swiss psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross developed the theory while working with terminally ill patients. She introduced her model in the 1969 book, On Death and Dying. The Five Stages of Grief. Since the book was published, The Stages theory has helped many people understand their feelings after the loss of someone close to them.... Of course, everyone experiences grief differently so you may not feel each of the Stages as they are defined in a textbook way. The important thing is that you recognize that the feelings you may be having are normal. Denial At first, you may feel numb or as if you are in shock. It’s hard to believe that your loved one has actually died and will no longer be a part of your life. You may find yourself thinking that it cannot possibly be. During the denial stage, many people withdraw and isolate themselves from others. Anger You may be angry at the person who has died, the situation, your family members, the doctor, or even yourself. Most experts recommend that you recognize your anger for what it is and you allow yourself to work through it. Bargaining You may try to make a deal with a higher power so that your loved one will not be ill or die. Understandably, you want things to go back to the way they were. Your mind may also be filled with a lot of only ifs and what ifs. Only if one more procedure is done, only if we had done Going through this stage can help you deal with the aftermath of the loss. Depression You may feel overwhelming sadness and emptiness. It may be hard to go about daily activities. This is a very natural reaction to a loss. While it is not unusual to feel depression after a loss, you may be concerned about these feelings. If you are worried about how you feel, do not hesitate to seek help. Acceptance After some time you will begin to feel that things will be OK. You may never get over missing the person you have lost, but you feel ready to move on.

Each year, Family Fun Month is celebrated throughout the month of August. It is a time to enjoy family with extra fun and activities. Make some time this month for family fun.