Dimond & Shannon Mortuary

better days are on the way...

Life is like a book...

Today we mourn the passing of Hall of Fame manager, Tommy Lasorda. Your legacy will live on...

One man sent flowers to his daughter on her birthday.

I will be like the moon...

Chag Urim Sameach! Hanukkah (December 10, 2020 December 18, 2020) is a Jewish festival commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt against the Seleucid Empire. It is also known as the Festival of Lights.

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day is observed annually in the United States on December 7, to remember and honor the 2,403 United States citizens who were killed in the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, a day President Roosevelt described as "a date which will live in infamy" which led to the United States declaring war on Japan and entering World War II #WeRemember

The Fallen Heroes...

It is easier than you think...

the sun will rise...

Wishing you and your family a safe Holiday Season, Happy Thanksgiving.

Take life day by day...

New beginings are often disguised as painful endings.

As we approach the holidays, we understand that they may be particularly hard to bear when you've lost a loved one. What's important to remember is that feelings of sadness and grief are common during these times.

you're everywhere...

Whether the first or 50th anniversary of losing a loved one, there are an endless number of ways to create continuing remembrances for those we love.

May your heart heal...

In a touching obituary for the feline fondly known as Doorkins Magnificat, the reverend wrote, From those first tentative steps into the building, she made the church her own.

Life insurance won't always cover funeral costs. Life insurance doesn't pay for weeks after a funeral. Don't be stuck with a big bill. Learn how.

Yes, I will be (fine). But please allow me...

Imagine the spectacle and splendor of a celebration if it included the Fourth of July, Christmas and New Year's Eve. That's how some people describe Diwali, or the Festival of Lights," one of the most important religious festivals in India. The five-day event is celebrated across India, as well as parts of southern Asia, and many other places around the world including the United States. It is the biggest, most celebrated festival of the year in Hinduism. Traditionally, Diwali celebrates light's triumph over darkness, greed, envy and wickedness. This year, Diwali will be celebrated between November 12 and 16. But Diwali is just one of many Hindu traditions, and the religion has a number of customs that we respect and uphold when we are privileged to serve a member of this community.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away on September 18th, 2020 at 87 years old, surrounded by family. She had a historic career, first as a women's rights lawyer and then spent more than two decades as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice. She was the leading voice for gender equality, women's interests, and civil rights and liberties.

Whom do you thank? What do you write? Get the etiquette tips you need when it comes to writing life celebration thank-you notes.

We are honored to have been recognized as a 2019 Top Funeral Home Location in Customer Service. It is our privilege to serve the families of Garden Grove.

10 Facts About the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier On Veterans Day, 1921, President Warren G. Harding presided over an interment ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery for an unknown soldier who died during World War I. Since then, three more soldiers have been added to the Tomb of the Unknowns (also known as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier) memorialand one has been disinterred. Below, a few things you might not know about the historic site and the rituals that surround it. 1. ...Continue reading

Happy National Grandparents Day! What are some of your favorite memories with your grandma or grandpa?

To all the brave men and women who've served our country and defended our freedom, we want to say thank you.

A beloved host of the game show, Jeopardy! Who is Alex Trebek? Alex Trebek, host of Jeopardy for 36 years, passed away on Sunday at the age of 80 after a year-long battle of pancreatic cancer. He will be missed.

In another time...

We remember them.

Stepping back in history for today’s LIFT event...