“Elf” at the Jane Pickens Theater on December 10th at 2pm. Apart from the showing, there will be a food drive for the Martin Luther King Jr. Center so if you are coming, please bring any non-perishable food items to donate to the nonprofit.
November 11th, 2023 is Veterans Day, but at at Memorial Funeral Homes, we believe that the men and women who have served in the armed
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
There will be a fundraising golf tournament at the Rhode Island Country Club in Barrington on Friday, September 11th. Registration and lunch starts at 11:30am and the tournament begins at 1pm.
It is hard to believe, but we are already in the dog days of summer! Don’t panic just yet, there is still plenty to do
Shrinking is a series that came out this year on Apple TV+ and those of us that have watched it at Memorial Funeral home loved
During the summer months, the building can usually run entirely on solar energy.
As society changes, so do people’s end-of-life wishes. Here at Memorial Funeral Home, we have seen that many people are shifting from bigger, more traditional
Cremation and green funerals have been growing in popularity as more people seek alternative burial options that are eco-friendly and cost-effective. While these options may seem attractive, there are some disadvantages to consider. One of the most significant ones is that cremation and green funerals either do not provide a physical space to visit for those who are grieving, or the burial site is not easily accessible.
The COVID-19 pandemic turned all of our lives upside down. It especially did for those who lost loved ones during this time. As a funeral
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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,
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
When a loved one passes away — no matter how expected their passing might be –the list of things that need to be done can
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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,
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.
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
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,
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
As concerns for the environment continue to grow, more and more people are considering how their final arrangements impact the planet. Green funerals, also known as eco-funerals or natural burials, have become increasingly popular in the United States as a way to minimize the environmental impact of traditional funerals.
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