Dale Ranck Cremation & Funeral Care

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://204229.celebrate-life.us/choosing-cremation/

Both your loved one and the team will appreciate the support. Be sure to have your loved one’s favorite snack and drink ready too. Which teams will you be rooting for?

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://204229.celebrate-life.us/reach-out/

Do you know which song(s) you want played at your funeral? Here’s 5 common funeral songs: Amazing Grace My Way by Frank Sinatra Unforgettable by Natalie Cole Somewhere Over the Rainbow by Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo'ole... Spirit in the Sky by Norman Greenbaum (This video is so heartwarming!)

This is a good question to ask. We like to be upfront about embalming. Embalming is not required by law, except in a few special circumstances. In nearly all cases, you do not have to embalm. Contact us if you have specific questions about this or other topics. We are always striving for honest and open communication on all things funeral related.

Working in the funeral profession day after day, we sometimes we forget that there is vocabulary that others outside the profession might not fully understand. Celebrant is one of those words In the funeral profession, a celebrant is a non-clergy professional that conducts formal memorials or celebration of life services. They are dedicated to conduct meaningful services that honor and remember a life lived. They can do so without linking to religious affiliation or belie...fs, or include the deceased beliefs as requested. The message of their service includes unique sharing of how the deceased lived their life, their personality and values, and even memories from family and friends. Not only do they perform the funeral service, they actually plan and oversee all funeral proceedings. A funeral celebrant is there to help you decide on any and all details as you are arranging the funeral. A funeral celebrant and a funeral director have many of the same roles. Many funeral celebrants are actually also licensed funeral directors and vice versa.

From grief to gratitude #mindshift

Staying organized is a great way to reduce the stress and confusion that can come along with estate planning AND funeral planning. It will give you and your loved ones peace of mind. Do you have any tips to get organized? Share with us!

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.

We are here to help our community - understand all the available options and plan ahead with confidence. If you would like us to contact you about planning ahead, let us know if you prefer communication by phone or email: http://204229.celebrate-life.us/reach-out/

In the garden when you scatter your loved one’s cremated remains, plant their favorite flowers to personalize their memorial. In their own unique way, when the flowers bloom, your loved one is still there with you. What flowers would you like planted in a garden honoring you? Are you interested in reading more about cremation? Get our complimentary handout today, Cremation: Things To Consider: http://204229.celebrate-life.us/choosing-cremation/

There comes a time to turn inward. Reflect on what it is we’re leaving to those we love. It is a true act of GREAT responsibility. Are you living in a way that is building the legacy you wish to leave?

Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened. - Dr. Seuss Dr. Seuss talks a lot about love and loss in his writing. One of his children’s books that explores emotions from loss and struggles is My Many Colored Days. Another famous quote of his is this, Life’s too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who treat you right, forgive the ones who don’t and believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your lif...e, let it. Nobody said it’d be easy, they just promised it would be worth it. If you are interested in getting complimentary, inspirational grief poems, click here: http://204229.celebrate-life.us/grief-poems/

Although not all veterans grieve in the same way, sometimes the unique conflict situation veterans face and their inability to take time off to grieve the loss of a fellow service member, frequently brings on specific instances of survivor guilt and traumatic grief. Survivor guilt can be very intense for veterans, in fact it is most common among veterans diagnosed with Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Traumatic grief occurs when a loss is sudden, violent, and/or comple...tely unexpected. This kind of grieving can also extend into physical pain, mental anxiety, and stress disorders. There is no right or wrong way for veterans to come to terms with grief and loss. Veterans experiencing survivor guilt or traumatic grief are encouraged to seek professional help. There are numerous resources available from family, friends, and organizations who stand ready to offer assistance. To learn more about veteran offerings, contact us at your convenience.

As pictured, all veterans receive an American Flag as a part of their burial benefits. Veterans are also entitled to a Presidential Memorial Certificate, signed by the sitting President, thanking them for their service to our country. Depending on the time served, veterans are eligible for compensation. Are you are interested in learning more about funeral & burial benefits for veterans? Let us know if you prefer communication by phone or email and we'll reach out to you shortly: http://204229.celebrate-life.us/reach-out/

If now is the right time to plan ahead for a funeral, we are here. We will help you understand all of the options available and plan ahead, without stress. If you would like us to contact you, let us know if you prefer communication by phone or email: http://204229.celebrate-life.us/reach-out/

We take great care in answering this common question. Just like adults, children’s grieving journeys can begin at a funeral. So the short answer is yes. The long answer: We think it’s best that you share with your children as much as possible in preparation of what they will experience. Explain to them that there will be people there that are sad, and even crying. Be sure to let them ask as many questions as they can in advance. For babies, toddlers and very young children, it is up to you if you think they can participate in a visitation, funeral, celebration of life, or gathering.

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://204229.celebrate-life.us/reach-out/