Carol Van Ahlers

Every October, we like to reflect on our history, something of which we are very proud. It was 1927 when Reverend Samuel Hilgenfeld and his wife Lydia opened Hilgenfeld Mortuary in Anaheim. The fact that our business is fourth-generation family owned makes us doubly proud. Our family has been here for nearly 100 years, serving […]

In addition to ensuring that price lists are updated and easily accessible to grieving families, the Funeral Rule regulations also cover specific areas of funeral services and products. These regulations ensure transparency of what can be an overwhelming number of choices and decisions. Customers cannot be required to purchase services or goods as a package.

Most of us have been through it at some point in our lives – that emotional upheaval when we lose a loved one, coming to terms with the void of his or her presence. When you think about the family you will leave behind and consider how making advance plans for your funeral and memorial

Finding new friends can be hard in today’s busy, technological world; keeping them presents its own set of challenges. What makes a friendship last? How many of us have friends from childhood or other long-ago phases in our lives? How fortunate if we do. There are things we all can do to hold onto our

Make new friends but keep the old. Some are silver and the others gold. That quote from my Girl Scout days still rings true for me as it may for many others. Friendship is a gift you give yourself by meeting new people and keeping them in your life. This week’s blog addresses ways to

“A friend knows the song in my heart and sings it to me when my memory fails.” ~ Author Donna Roberts The ability to experience friendship is one of life’s greatest pleasures. Individuals who are fortunate to have friends in their lives often enjoy a longer, more satisfied life. Both mental and physical health benefits

Although the date varies each year, in 2023 the Summer Solstice occurs at 7:57 am PST. But what exactly does that mean? The solar event, leading to the longest day of the year, is when the earth’s tilt toward the sun is at its maximum. The sun is at its highest elevation at noon and

Several years back I read a book entitled “The Language of Flowers” written by Vanessa Diffenbaugh. I enjoyed the read, but mostly due to the fascinating aspect of learning about the symbolic meaning behind flowers and the reasons they are shared with others. In doing some research on the subject, I came across information from

Our local Cypress College, has been rated as one of the top ten schools in the country for individuals who wish to pursue a career in Mortuary Sciences. Although there are several colleges that offer an associate degree in the field, Cypress College is only one of a few colleges in the country that offers