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Reverend Joe Tripp Retires!
For the past 22 years, Reverend Joe Tripp has served the United Congregational Church in Middletown, Rhode Island. Joe fostered an environment of acceptance for
January 14, 2023
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After the Funeral
After the Funeral: A Practical Memoir for Administering Your Loved One’s Estate may not sound like a must read book, but we promise, it is
January 3, 2023
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Bereavement
Potter League’s Annual Meeting: A Presentation on Pet Loss
The Potter League for Animals will host its annual year-end review at the Wyndham Newport Hotel on January 26th from 5:30pm to 7:30 pm. This
January 2, 2023
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Grief
Providing Support to Someone Grieving
The holidays are a time of year steeped in tradition and joy. Or at least in theory. This can magnify the loss of a loved
December 15, 2022
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Bereavement
Grief During the Holidays
Holidays are a time where most of us prepare to gather with our families to celebrate. For many, it is a wonderful albeit stressful time
December 15, 2022
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MFH Will Host Annual Showing of Elf this Saturday!
It’s back! Memorial Funeral Home will host its annual showing of “Elf” at the Jane Pickens Theater on December 10th at 2pm. Apart from the
December 7, 2022
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Saying Goodbye How You Want To
What people want for themselves and their loved ones when it comes to end-of-life planning has changed over the years. Many people are shifting from
November 30, 2022
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Listen to Anderson Cooper’s Podcast, “All There Is”
Anderson Cooper is an award-winning journalist who from afar, might seem to have everything: stellar career, two beautiful boys, money, adored by pretty much everyone.
October 26, 2022
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The Potter League’s Annual Walk at Fort Adams on Oct. 16th!
The Potter League’s Heart & Sole Walk for Animals is on October 16th at Fort Adams in Newport, RI! This walk is to raise money
September 30, 2022
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Having The Talk of a Lifetime
When was the last time you sat down with a loved one and asked them questions about their life? Not just the day-to-day conversational questions,
September 14, 2022
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Bereavement
Is There Still Value in a Funeral Ceremony?
All cultures honor the passing of loved ones. Honoring the passing of our loved ones has existed since the very beginning of our history. There
September 2, 2022
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First Steps After Someone Dies
When a loved one passes away — no matter how expected their passing might be –the list of things that need to be done can
August 16, 2022
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Charity Event
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center Needs Your Help
Between inflation and the ongoing fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, times are tough. Gas prices are high and so are the prices of the most
July 29, 2022
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Healing Garden Coming Soon to Memorial Funeral Home
A garden with healing in mind It is well known that nature helps heal. That is why we are constructing a garden on the north
June 29, 2022
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Grief
Q&A with Deacon Paul St. Laurent
Deacon Paul St. Laurent is a familiar face at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. For nearly a decade, he has accompanied many
June 22, 2022
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Bereavement
Grieving the Loss of a Pet
Losing a pet is not easy and it is important to give yourself the time and space to grieve. Our pets are a huge part
May 25, 2022
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Conexión Latina Newport: Helping the Latinx and Hispanic Community
In 2019 four local women were frustrated in seeing the injustices and hardships faced by the Hispanic and Latinx community on Aquidneck Island. They decided to
May 3, 2022
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Grief Support
Memorial Funeral Home Launches Grief Support Page
During the pandemic, we had to shut down our grief support programs here at Memorial Funeral Home. Now, as we all try to obtain a
March 30, 2022
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Grief
Former MFH Employee, Kim Shute, Publishes Book on Grief
Some of you might remember Kim Shute. She was our community relations manager and a person that many turned to when they needed support, especially
March 30, 2022
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March 1, 2022
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Bethany Harvey: Author of “Dipped In It” Talks About Grief
Bethany Harvey always saw herself as a person with a sunny disposition. Then her father died in 2017. To combat the grief of losing someone
January 30, 2022
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Virtual Grief Counseling: Can it Help?
The decision to seek out a therapist is hard enough, never mind adding to that a global pandemic that makes it unsafe to meet people in person. Due to COVID-19, many therapists will only see patients via virtual platforms, which isn’t always the ideal set up for individuals who feel more comfortable, or feel that they are receiving better treatment, in an in-person session.
January 3, 2022
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Charity
Annual Showing of “Elf” a Success!
Memorial Funeral Home’s annual showing of “Elf” at The Jane Pickens Theater in Newport, Rhode Island was a success with 125 people in attendance. The
November 16, 2021
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Bereavement
Books on Grief
Grief is a range of emotions that we will all feel at some point in our lives, yet, when we are going through grief, it can be one of the most isolating times in our lives. Luckily, there are many authors out there who wrote and continue to write about their personal experiences with grief as well as the journeys of others.
November 10, 2021
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Community Event
Memorial Funeral Home Raises Money for the Potter League.
Memorial Funeral Home’s staff helped raise money for the Potter League for Animals on Sunday, October 24th at Fort Adams in Newport, Rhode Island during
September 28, 2021
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After Care
Should I have a Will? What is Probate? Why Should I Care?
It is inevitable that at some point, our lives will end. When that happens, it is important that we leave behind clear instructions for what
September 1, 2021
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Meet Alyson Novick, Director of Development at the Dr. Martin Luther King Community Center.
Most people living on Aquidneck Island know about the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, or at least in part. After all, next year
August 21, 2021
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Blog
Our Promise To You
In 1937, Kurt Edenbach’s grandfather created a mission statement of sorts for Memorial Funeral Home or his “steadfast purpose” as he called it. “To provide
July 28, 2021
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Memorial Funeral Home Sponsors Potter League Pet Transport
On the evening of June 2nd, 2021, five dogs and four kittens arrived at the Potter League for Animals after a long journey from El
July 28, 2021
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Thumbies®
What are “Thumbies”?
Our fingerprint is unique and what better way to honor a loved one then to carry their fingerprint with you always? Thumbies is a company
June 30, 2021
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What is the Medicaid Spend Down Process?
Let’s be honest, planning for your final years isn’t something that anyone looks forward to. Yet, it is an inevitable part of life and planning for it will alleviate a lot of stress for you and your loved ones.
June 14, 2021
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Bereavement
Ever Wondered What It’s Like Being a Funeral Director During a Pandemic?
As COVID-19 went from a rumored outbreak of a mysterious pneumonia in Wuhan, China to a global pandemic, Kurt Edenbach, owner of Memorial Funeral Homes,
June 4, 2021
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Meet Rachel Durbeck: A Funeral Director at Memorial Funeral Homes
It is with much excitement that we would like to announce that Rachel Durbeck is now a fully-fledged funeral director! Rachel’s a 2019 graduate of the University of Rhode Island with a bachelor’s degree in biology.
May 27, 2021
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What are Celebrants?
When a loved one passes, we want to honor them in the best way possible. A celebrant is someone who will work closely with you
May 11, 2021
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Coping with the Anniversary of a Loved One’s Death
As the day that marks the loss of a loved one approaches, a sense of dread wells up in us. There is no avoiding it,
May 1, 2021
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Updated Covid Funeral Policies
Updated May 14, 2021 We recognize the seriousness of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak and are doing everything we can to keep the families we serve
March 14, 2021
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