Moving Forward With Love

Tomorrow marks the start of 2026! The beginning of a new year often brings mixed emotions—especially for those...
Four candles burn on a table set for the holidays.

How to Find What Remains When Someone You Love is Gone

The holidays have a way of illuminating what—and who—is missing. Traditions feel different, familiar songs suddenly ache, and...
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The Year of Giving Yourself Permission – Finding Grace in Grief During the Holidays

The holidays often arrive with a script — bright lights, cheerful gatherings, and traditions meant to feel joyful....
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The Empty Chair: Managing Grief During the Holidays

Thanksgiving often brings families together around tables filled with food, stories, and laughter. But when someone we love...
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The Spiritual Meaning of Día de Muertos

Though often mistaken for a “Day of the Dead” celebration of ghosts or fright, Día de Muertos is,...
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Honoring the Anaheim Community For Nearly A Century

Since 1927, Hilgenfeld Mortuary has stood as a cornerstone of care and compassion in Anaheim. Located on the...
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Why Preplanning Your Funeral Is a Gift to Your Future Self (and Your Family)

Thinking ahead about your own funeral may feel strange, especially if you’re still years away from needing it....
Family members gather around a tree which has been planted in honor of a loved one. Rose petals are scattered at the trunk.

How To Begin – Common Questions about Memorial Giving

Choosing charitable giving as a way to honor a loved one is a beautiful gesture. Still, many families...
The quoteAlbert Pike's, "What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal" - over a background of purple with a blue butterfly.

A Beautiful Way to Remember – Charitable Giving

When we lose someone we love, we naturally look for ways to keep their memory alive. Flowers, photos...
A bouquet of flowers rests on the hood of a white hearse.

Understanding Burial: Myths, Facts, and Options

In this second of our two part series, we hope to provide details about the option of choosing...
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Understanding Cremation: Myths, Facts and Options

When a family is faced with planning a final farewell, one of the first decisions is whether to...
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How To Write and Deliver a Meaningful Eulogy

Giving a eulogy is a deeply personal way to honor a friend or family member who has passed...