12 Facts About Grief
Grief is the process of learning to live with the person we lost. It’s not easy, it doesn’t follow any specific timeline, and everyone experiences grief in their own, unique way. The following 12 facts about the grieving..
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Philip J. Floor, Sr.
Philip J. Floor, Sr., age 54, of Kennesaw, Georgia, died June 15, 2017.Philip John Floor, Sr. was my best friend, husband, father, brother and friend to all. I think back when I first met Phil in Wilmington, Delaware on ..
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Lawrence “Larry” Wayne Smith
Lawrence “Larry” Wayne Smith died June 12th, 2017, at the age of 70 and was a resident of Canton, Georgia since 1995. Larry was born August 24, 1946 to Dozier and Martha Smith in Macon, GA. He attended Lanier Senior High..
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What to Do When a Loved One Dies
Several years ago, the AARP published a great resource on their website about what to do when a loved one dies. Their checklist is still helpful, so we wanted to share it with you here:(attribution: original po..
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Benefits of Prearranging Your Funeral Services
Death is never an easy subject to talk about, but it is the one inevitable thing in someone’s life. Every day millions of people pass away unexpectedly, leaving their family not knowing what to do, where to go, and wonde..
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Honor Flight Conyers
Honor Flight Conyers, a local chapter of the non-profit Honor Flight Network, offers free day trips to World War II veterans from Georgia to visit Washington D.C. to see the WWII Memorial and other national monuments and..
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Our 3rd Annual First Responders Lunch for Local Police and Firefighters in Honor of 9/11
Georgia Funeral Care & Cremation Services of Acworth, held it's 3rd Annual First Responders Lunch for local police officers and firefighters in honor of 9/11. The catered lunch was attended by Acworth City offi..
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Georgia Funeral Care & Cremation Collects Donations for People and Pets of Houston
Georgia Funeral Care & Cremation Services and sister company Dream Land Pet Memorial Center, of Acworth, put out the word shortly after hurricane Harvey hit Houston, TX, that they were collecting needed donations for..
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Helping Yourself Heal During the Holiday Season by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D.
Holidays are often difficult for anyone who has experienced the death of someone loved. Rather than being times of family togetherness, sharing and thanksgiving, holidays can bring feelings of sadness, loss and emptiness..
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The red poppy came to symbolize the blood shed during battle following the publication of the wartime poem “In Flanders Fields.”
After World War I, the poppy flourished in Europe. Scientists attributed the growth to soils in France and Belgium becoming enriched with lime from the rubble left by the war. From the dirt and mud grew a beautiful red p..
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James E. Harley
James E. Harley, age 78, of Acworth, GA, died January 11, 2018. A graveside service will be held on Friday, April 6, 2018, 3 PM, at Georgia National Cemetery, in Canton, GA. ..
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Judy Crocker
Judy Crocker, age 72, of Acworth, GA, died February 2, 2018. No services will be held at this time...
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Charles F. Buhler
Charles F. Buhler, age 74, of Acworth, GA, died January 7, 2018. Services to be announced...
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William “Jack” Keys
William “Jack” Keys , 80, of Acworth, passed away February 7, 2018. Jack was born in Allentown, Pa on September 20th, 1937. During his time in the Army, he made his home in Acworth, Ga. Jack is survived..
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Gary Gene Gwynn
Gary Gene Gwynn of Acworth, GA. died on Saturday February 17, 2018 after a long battle with Heart Failure Disease. He was born in Anderson,IN. on October 24,1949 he was 68 years.Gary was a well accomplished proffesional ..
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Norman Lamar Adams Jr.
Norman Lamar Adams Jr. aka "Lucky" born on December 14, 1973; passed away February 15, 2018. He was preceded in death by his mother Debra Lynn Brooks and his father Norman Lamar Adams Sr. Lucky had a knack fo..
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Maria Esther Santiago Sanatana
Maria Esther Santiago Santana, age 63, of Acworth GA died suddenly at home on Thursday, March 1, 2018. She was born on July 8, 1954, in Ponce Puerto Rico. Maria, or “Mery” as many remember her, was the daughter of Rafael..
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Phoebe Hickman
Phoebe Silantoi Hickman was the first born to Grace Mututua and the late Benjamin Mututua. She was born on August 23, 1968 in Ngong, Kenya. Phoebe devoted her life to her husband and children. She had a heart of gold and..
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Zolanda Arter
Zolanda Arter, age44, of Acworth, GA, died March March 6, 2018. Funeral services will beheld on March 31, 2018, 2 PM, in the True North Building of NorthStar Church,in Acworth, GA. The family will receive fri..
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Illya O. Brown
Illya O. Brown, age 49, of Acworth, GA, died March 20, 2018. The family will announce future services soon. Georgia Funeral Care & Cremation Services, Acworth, GA. 678-574-3016..
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