Not Just Getting Through the Holidays One of the most cringe worthy platitudes I hear in regards to grief is: “You will move on in time.” Most people mean well but unless they have experienced this deep loss they don’t truly understand what those words mean. The truth is you will never really “move on”... View Article
The Gift of Pre-Planning Your Funeral Five years ago I went with my grandmother to pre-plan her funeral arrangements. She was always so level headed about these sort of things, I, on the other hand, felt very uncomfortable sitting in that room, and I work in the funeral industry. I remember sitting across from the... View Article
I sat in a dark room with seven or eight other people. The only light came from the illuminated floor and the projector on the wall. No one spoke. All I could hear were soft sobs, I am not sure if they were my own or the people sitting next to me. There was a... View Article
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a funeral director? The media portrays the death care industry in a way that I disagree with. Whether it is cartoons of coffins and grim reapers, Halloween or scary movies, the majority of it is unrealistic. In fact, I find being a funeral director is completely... View Article
East Lawn’s 12th Annual Fab 40’s 5K Run/Walk Event For twelve consecutive years, East Lawn and the Alzheimer’s Association have joined forces to create a spectacular event with all proceeds aiding in finding a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. This year marks the 12th annual Fab 40’s 5K event, located in the heart of East Sacramento.... View Article
Most of us remember the day we brought our children home from the hospital, it was likely the most monumental yet terrifying day of our lives. Did you find yourself asking where the instruction manual was? Each new chapter of parenthood seems to trigger this wish all over again, leaving us wanting that answer manual.... View Article
When you lose a loved one… there is no doubt as to the stress and turmoil that it can bring. Many people don’t know where to begin when it comes to making arrangements after someone passes away. At East Lawn, we strive to give the best service we possibly can. We know how difficult it... View Article
