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Facebook Memorialization

DeBordSnyder.com Blog July 2017 Social media is everywhere and is now being used to memorialize loved ones. This is particularly true of people who already have a Facebook page. It can be important to find out ahead of time if your loved one wants their Facebook page to remain “active.” Facebook has a Memorialization Request read more …

How to have “The Talk!”  

DeBordSnyder.com Blog June 2017 Taking the time to honor the life of your loved one in a personal and meaningful way is a powerful step on the path toward healing and resolution. Fortunately, memorialization can take a variety of forms. Sharing stories and reminiscing about our loved one’s life, values, interests and experiences can help read more …

“How many certified death certificates do I need and who all needs them?”

DeBordSnyder.com Blog May, 2017 This is one of the most common questions that we are asked at DeBord Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory. It is often followed up with statements like “Well, Mom hadn’t worked for years” or “We can just make copies, right?” The difficulty with answering this question is that the answer varies read more …

More than a funeral service, it’s about sharing a life…..

DeBordSnyder.com Blog April 2017 Planning a funeral can be a difficult task. The planning process often comes at a time of grief and uncertainty for the family.  This mixture of grief, shock and lack of experience in funeral planning can make the process even more challenging. The key is to make the funeral a reflection read more …

Staff Spotlight: Brian L. Maxwell

DeBordSnyder.com Blog March 2017    Losing a loved one is deeply painful and having to handle funeral or memorial arrangements can be extremely trying and stressful.  Finding a Lancaster PA funeral home with a compassionate and attentive funeral director can make a world of difference. At DeBord Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, our commitment is with read more …

Staff Spotlight: Jeremy R. DeBord

DeBordSnyder.com Blog January 2017   Losing a loved one can be painful and having to handle funeral or memorial arrangements can be trying and stressful.  Finding a compassionate and attentive funeral director for your Lancaster PA funeral home needs can make a world of difference. At DeBord Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, our commitment is read more …

Your Loved One Would Want You to Celebrate

DeBordSnyder.com Blog December 2016   Death, unfortunately, does not have any regard for time. It sometimes takes away someone close to us over the holidays. Christmas, Hanukah, New Year’s Day and other annual holidays can be a very difficult time for people who have experienced the death of someone they love. Holidays are meant to read more …

How to Approach Talking to Your Loved Ones About Final Wishes

DeBordSnyder.com Blog November 2016 How to Approach Talking to Your Loved Ones About Final Wishes The idea of discussing your final wishes with your loved ones can be very challenging. Discussing when and how to discuss it with them can be equally, if not even more, difficult. The fact is, while most people might prefer read more …

Funeral Etiquette 101 – What to Wear

DeBordSnyder.com Blog October 2016 Funeral Etiquette 101 – What to Wear/Not to Wear Traditionally, black has been the color of mourning and black clothing the norm in many cultures for anyone attending a funeral.  While, nowadays, the expectations are less rigid, it’s good to know what general funeral etiquette prescribes. Here’s a list of funeral read more …

Staff Spotlight: Mark DeBord

DeBordSnyder.com Blog September 2016 Staff Spotlight: Mark DeBord  When you lose a loved one and need to deal with funeral or memorial arrangements, having a compassionate and attentive funeral director from a funeral home in Lancaster PA by your side can make a world of difference. At DeBord Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, our commitment read more …

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Lynn Bachman Chandler

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Lynn Bachman Chandler of Elizabethtown went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Continue Reading »

John M. States

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John M. States, 50, of Parkesburg, departed this life into the loving arms of his Lord and Continue Reading »

Gina Marie Groah

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Gina Marie Groah, age 38 transitioned peacefully to be with the Lord on February 22, Continue Reading »

Dottie L. Hatfield

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Dottie L. Hatfield, 86, of Drumore, passed away on Monday the 15th of February, 2021at Continue Reading »

Barry C. Hemperly

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Barry C. Hemperly, 86 of Lancaster, passed away on February 22, 2021.  He was the Continue Reading »

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