As we head into the weekend we will leave you with a couple of different ways that a cemetery and a funeral home honored the veterans that they feel privileged to serve.  In Pennsylvania the cemetery at Belleman’s Church was the scene of last Sunday’s Allegiance Sunday ceremony.  Allegiance Sunday signifies the day in 1778 when German colonists in Berks County pledged their oath to the fledgling government of the United States.

The ceremony “recalled the service and sacrifice of those who fought in or support the cause of the rebellious colonists.”  You can see an article on this event here.

And, in Minnesota, a funeral home found a way to publicly honor and pay respects to all the veterans whose military honors have been prevented due to the social distancing measures of COVID-19.  In this case, the funeral home, with a family’s permission, held a public gathering to honor one such veteran with the entire community invited to attend the services.

You can see an article and short video clip of this event here.

More news from the world of Death Care:

• King takes over ownership of Lewistown Funeral Home.  The Sentinel (PA)
• Wheeling Round – Up:  Education, Aviation, and Dining.  (An article pertaining to Worsham College)  Journal and Topics. (IL)
• Huron County funeral homes plan to challenge cremation fees.  Huron Daily Tribune (MI)