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We'll take you through the steps of what to do when a death occurs. - [Reviews](https://www.newcomerakron.com/testimonials): Read customer reviews for Newcomer Funeral Home in Akron, OH. - [Planning for the Future](https://www.newcomerakron.com/advance-planning): Learn about advance funeral and cremation planning and get a funeral or cremation cost estimate - [Contact Us](https://www.newcomerakron.com/contact-us): We are available 24 hours a day, every day. Please give us a call or send us a message. We're here to help. - [Community Resources](https://www.newcomerakron.com/community-resources): Our directory of trusted Akron florists, hotels and restaurants - [Planning Guide Thank You](https://www.newcomerakron.com/planning-guide-thank-you): Expert funeral planning services in Akron. Comprehensive guide to help you navigate this difficult time. 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Find information on services and memorials for your loved ones in Akron, OH. ## Blog Posts - [Frequently Asked Questions About Planning a Funeral](https://www.newcomerakron.com/frequently-asked-questions-about-planning-a-funeral) - [What is a Celebration of Life, and How Is It Different?](https://www.newcomerakron.com/what-is-a-celebration-of-life-and-how-is-it-different) - [Veterans Benefits FAQ's](https://www.newcomerakron.com/veterans-benefits-faq-s) - [Planning Ahead: How Preplanning Helps Protect Against Inflation](https://www.newcomerakron.com/planning-ahead-how-preplanning-helps-protect-against-inflation) - [What to Wear to a Funeral Service](https://www.newcomerakron.com/what-to-wear-to-a-funeral-service) - [How to Plan a Funeral or Cremation](https://www.newcomerakron.com/how-to-plan-a-funeral-or-cremation) - [How to Avoid Emotional Overspending](https://www.newcomerakron.com/how-to-avoid-emotional-overspending) - [Why Vacations Can Help with Loss](https://www.newcomerakron.com/why-vacations-can-help-with-loss) - [Honoring the Fallen: A Memorial Day Reflection](https://www.newcomerakron.com/honoring-the-fallen-a-memorial-day-reflection) - [How to Talk to Someone Who Is Grieving: A Guide to Compassionate Communication](https://www.newcomerakron.com/how-to-talk-to-someone-who-is-grieving-a-guide-to-compassionate-communication) - [Frequently Asked Funeral Questions: A Guide to Navigating the Process](https://www.newcomerakron.com/frequently-asked-funeral-questions-a-guide-to-navigating-the-process) - [Floral Arrangements and Their Symbolism: Choosing the Right Flowers for a Funeral](https://www.newcomerakron.com/floral-arrangements-and-their-symbolism-choosing-the-right-flowers-for-a-funeral) - [Marking the first anniversary of a loved one's death](https://www.newcomerakron.com/marking-the-first-anniversary-of-a-loved-one-s-death) - [Finding Comfort in Words: Popular Quotes About Grief](https://www.newcomerakron.com/finding-comfort-in-words-popular-quotes-about-grief) - [The Importance of Will and Estate Planning](https://www.newcomerakron.com/the-importance-of-will-and-estate-planning) - [How to Write a Eulogy](https://www.newcomerakron.com/how-to-write-a-eulogy) - [Navigating the Holidays After Losing a Loved One](https://www.newcomerakron.com/navigating-the-holidays-after-losing-a-loved-one) - [Navigating Thanksgiving After Loss: Finding Peace in Gratitude Through Grief](https://www.newcomerakron.com/navigating-thanksgiving-after-loss-finding-peace-in-gratitude-through-grief) - [Exploring Different Types of Grief Support and Finding Local Resources](https://www.newcomerakron.com/exploring-different-types-of-grief-support-and-finding-local-resources) - [Exploring Cemetery Options for Cremation](https://www.newcomerakron.com/exploring-cemetery-options-for-cremation) - [First Steps to Take After a Loved One Has Passed Away](https://www.newcomerakron.com/first-steps-to-take-after-a-loved-one-has-passed-away) - [Personalizing a Funeral Service: Adding Special Touches to Make It Unique](https://www.newcomerakron.com/personalizing-a-funeral-service-adding-special-touches-to-make-it-unique) - [Grief in the Classroom: How Educators Can Support Grieving Students](https://www.newcomerakron.com/grief-in-the-classroom-how-educators-can-support-grieving-students) - [Why vacations can help with grief](https://www.newcomerakron.com/why-vacations-can-help-with-grief) - [TED Talks about death and grief](https://www.newcomerakron.com/ted-talks-about-death-and-grief) - [Frequently Asked Questions About Preplanning a Funeral](https://www.newcomerakron.com/frequently-asked-questions-about-preplanning-a-funeral) - [Funeral Etiquette: A Guide to Paying Respects](https://www.newcomerakron.com/funeral-etiquette-a-guide-to-paying-respects) - [Honoring a loved one on their death anniversary](https://www.newcomerakron.com/honoring-a-loved-one-on-their-death-anniversary) - [Honoring a Lost Loved One at Your Wedding](https://www.newcomerakron.com/honoring-a-lost-loved-one-at-your-wedding) - [Common Songs in Funeral Services](https://www.newcomerakron.com/common-songs-in-funeral-services) - [Memorial Day Flowers and Their Meaning](https://www.newcomerakron.com/memorial-day-flowers-and-their-meaning) - [Burial vs. Cremation: Exploring the Pros and Cons of End-of-Life Choices](https://www.newcomerakron.com/burial-vs-cremation-exploring-the-pros-and-cons-of-end-of-life-choices) - [Embracing tradition in a digital age: The role of technology in funerals](https://www.newcomerakron.com/embracing-tradition-in-a-digital-age-the-role-of-technology-in-funerals) - [Embracing life by embracing death: understanding the death positive movement](https://www.newcomerakron.com/embracing-life-by-embracing-death-understanding-the-death-positive-movement) - [What to do with a loved one's belongings when they're gone](https://www.newcomerakron.com/what-to-do-with-a-loved-one-s-belongings-when-they-re-gone) - [Cemetery markers and monuments for veterans](https://www.newcomerakron.com/cemetery-markers-and-monuments-for-veterans) - [Presidential Memorial Certificates](https://www.newcomerakron.com/presidential-memorial-certificates) - [Scattering ceremonies](https://www.newcomerakron.com/scattering-ceremonies) - [How to pay for funeral expenses](https://www.newcomerakron.com/how-to-pay-for-funeral-expenses) - [Family arrangement checklist](https://www.newcomerakron.com/family-arrangement-checklist) - [When to seek professional help for grief](https://www.newcomerakron.com/when-to-seek-professional-help-for-grief) - [Memorial services after cremation](https://www.newcomerakron.com/memorial-services-after-cremation) - [Memory displays](https://www.newcomerakron.com/memory-displays) - [What to bring with you to the funeral home](https://www.newcomerakron.com/what-to-bring-with-you-to-the-funeral-home) - [Graveside services at a cemetery](https://www.newcomerakron.com/graveside-services-at-a-cemetery) - [Creating a beautiful ceremony for your loved one](https://www.newcomerakron.com/creating-a-beautiful-ceremony-for-your-loved-one) - [Traditional funeral ceremonies](https://www.newcomerakron.com/traditional-funeral-ceremonies) - [When you can't make it to a service](https://www.newcomerakron.com/when-you-can-t-make-it-to-a-service) - [Do pets grieve?](https://www.newcomerakron.com/do-pets-grieve) - [Elements of religious and non-religious funerals](https://www.newcomerakron.com/elements-of-religious-and-non-religious-funerals) - [What to do with a loved one's Facebook account after they've passed away](https://www.newcomerakron.com/what-to-do-with-a-loved-one-s-facebook-account-after-they-ve-passed-away) - [Jobs Around the Funeral Home](https://www.newcomerakron.com/jobs-around-the-funeral-home) - [Learn about the Newcomer family tradition](https://www.newcomerakron.com/learn-about-the-newcomer-family-tradition) - [Helping children through death & loss](https://www.newcomerakron.com/helping-children-through-death-loss) - [How grief affects us - common physical & emotional symptoms](https://www.newcomerakron.com/how-grief-affects-us-common-physical-emotional-symptoms) - [The Military Funeral Honors Ceremony](https://www.newcomerakron.com/the-military-funeral-honors-ceremony) - [Applying for Veterans benefits](https://www.newcomerakron.com/applying-for-veterans-benefits) - [Obtaining a United States burial flag](https://www.newcomerakron.com/obtaining-a-united-states-burial-flag) - [What size of marker do I need?](https://www.newcomerakron.com/what-size-of-marker-do-i-need) - [Creating a custom photo collage for your marker](https://www.newcomerakron.com/creating-a-custom-photo-collage-for-your-marker) - [Types of cemetery markers](https://www.newcomerakron.com/types-of-cemetery-markers) - [Personalization options for the casket](https://www.newcomerakron.com/personalization-options-for-the-casket) - [Metal Caskets](https://www.newcomerakron.com/metal-caskets) - [Why do I need a vault?](https://www.newcomerakron.com/why-do-i-need-a-vault) - [Wood caskets](https://www.newcomerakron.com/wood-caskets) - [Talking to Your Child About Death](https://www.newcomerakron.com/blog/6421/talking-to-your-child-about-death) - [Honoring Pets After Loss](https://www.newcomerakron.com/blog/6420) - [Grief and Guilt](https://www.newcomerakron.com/blog/6415/navigating-grief-and-guilt) - [Post-Holiday blues](https://www.newcomerakron.com/blog/6414/post-holiday-blues) - [Starting a New Year after a loss](https://www.newcomerakron.com/blog/6413/starting-a-new-year-after-loss) - [Why it’s a great idea to interview your loved ones this holiday season](https://www.newcomerakron.com/blog/6172/familyinterviews) - [Recognizing National Hospice Month](https://www.newcomerakron.com/blog/6398/national-hospice-month) - [October 30 is National Plan a Funeral Day](https://www.newcomerakron.com/blog/6402) - [Accepting help and support in planning a funeral](https://www.newcomerakron.com/blog/6254/funeralserviceroles) - [9 Funeral Flowers and Their Meaning](https://www.newcomerakron.com/blog/6306/funeralflowers) - [Create a family time capsule](https://www.newcomerakron.com/blog/6217/familytimecapsule) - [8 Listening Do’s and Don’ts When Someone is Grieving](https://www.newcomerakron.com/blog/6178/8listeningdosanddonts) - [Four things everyone should know about planning a cremation or funeral](https://www.newcomerakron.com/blog/1124/4-things-to-know-about-planning-a-cremation-or-funeral) - [10 ways to observe Memorial Day](https://www.newcomerakron.com/blog/4161/memorial-day) - [3 Things Veterans Need to Know About End-of-Life Arrangements](https://www.newcomerakron.com/blog/4159/veteranbenefits) - [Grief and Gratitude](https://www.newcomerakron.com/blog/6323/grief-and-gratitude) - [Grief and Gratitude](https://www.newcomerakron.com/blogs) - [4 Steps to Organizing End-of-Life Documents](https://www.newcomerakron.com/blog/2154/endoflifedocuments) - [What to say to a grieving person: a simple guide](https://www.newcomerakron.com/blog/74/what-to-say-to-a-grieving-person) - [How journaling can help your grief process](https://www.newcomerakron.com/blog/6264/journalingforgrief) - [Reflections on the loss of a grandparent](https://www.newcomerakron.com/blog/6397) - [The 88 decisions that must be made when someone dies](https://www.newcomerakron.com/blog/6276) - [How to avoid emotional overspending](https://www.newcomerakron.com/blog/33/avoiding-emotional-overspending) - [Expressing appreciation for those who helped in a time of loss](https://www.newcomerakron.com/blog/1136/writing-thank-you-notes) - [DIY Memorial Ornaments](https://www.newcomerakron.com/blog/6288/memorial-ornaments) - [Our Benefits](https://www.newcomerakron.com/blog/6248) - [How to deliver a great eulogy](https://www.newcomerakron.com/blog/6216/deliver-a-great-eulogy) - [Resources for talking to parents about death](https://www.newcomerakron.com/blog/90/resources-for-talking-to-parents-about-death) - [Three things your funeral director wishes you knew about funeral planning](https://www.newcomerakron.com/blog/1146/three-things-your-funeral-director-wants-you-to-know) - [How to write an obituary for a loved one](https://www.newcomerakron.com/blog/1143/tips-for-writing-an-obituary) - [Practical tips for scattering cremated remains](https://www.newcomerakron.com/blog/1125) - [Our Top 5 Tips for Finding Love After Loss](https://www.newcomerakron.com/blog/6390/finding-love-after-loss) - [Funeral Etiquette for a Livestreamed Service](https://www.newcomerakron.com/blog/6389/livestreaming-funeral-etiquette) - [Talking about final wishes: how to start a tricky conversation](https://www.newcomerakron.com/blog/6262/relationshipsafterdeath) - [Top Inspiring Father’s Day Quotes](https://www.newcomerakron.com/blog/6211/fathersdayquotes) - [How to Plan a Star Wars-Themed Funeral](https://www.newcomerakron.com/blog/6385/star-wars-funeral) - [DIY Memorial Wind Chime](https://www.newcomerakron.com/blog/6383) - [Tricky Grammar Mistakes to Avoid When Writing an Obituary](https://www.newcomerakron.com/blog/6381) - [What should I wear to a funeral or visitation?](https://www.newcomerakron.com/blog/72/what-clothes-should-i-wear-to-a-funeral-or-visitation) - [10 Rose Colors and Their Meanings to Help You Pick the Perfect Bloom](https://www.newcomerakron.com/blog/6378) - [Inspiring quotes to guide you through your grieving journey](https://www.newcomerakron.com/blog/2153/inspiringquotes) - [Make your own family recipe book](https://www.newcomerakron.com/blog/99/make-your-own-family-recipe-book) - [Expressing sympathy when a friend has lost a loved one](https://www.newcomerakron.com/blog/1127) - [A Guide to Prepaid Funerals: Plans, Costs, And How to Get Started](https://www.newcomerakron.com/blog/6374) - 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