The town of Pitman was originally established as a Camp Meeting site during the late 1800's. The people, who came to worship here, also enjoyed the many other pleasant attractions that the area offered and soon it became a summer resort. The early planners of the town molded Pitman around those principles of the Church and Home, and the borough was incorporated in 1905.
The Kelley Funeral Home was built during this time as a "summer home" for one of the many families who came from Philadelphia to escape the heat of the city. The home was purchased in 1896 by James D. Kelley, who was the grandfather of John R. "Jack" Kelley, Jr. This was the family summer home until his death in 1917.
The Kelley Funeral Home was built during this time as a "summer home" for one of the many families who came from Philadelphia to escape the heat of the city. The home was purchased in 1896 by James D. Kelley, who was the grandfather of John R. "Jack" Kelley, Jr. This was the family summer home until his death in 1917.
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No matter if a death is sudden, or if it something that was a long time coming, the loss of a loved one makes us feel emotional and overwhelmed. No amount of preparation can fully prepare you for the loss of a loved one. When you are in a heightened emotional state, even the most basic decisions can seem staggering.
Traditionally, a burial service involves a visitation, followed by a funeral service in a church, or other place of worship. The casket is typically present at both these events, and it is your decision on whether to have the casket open or not. You have the option of having the remains interred (earth burial), or it may be entombed in a crypt inside a mausoleum (above ground burial).
Giving a meaningful, moving eulogy can be a nerve-wracking situation for even the most accomplished public speaker, but it need not be. How can you summarize somebody's life in a few short minutes, while being both somber and funny at the same time? Writing and delivering a eulogy is a therapeutic tool to help deal with your grief, and being chosen to give a eulogy is an honor and should be treated that way.
Like everything in society, funeral etiquette and what is expected of you has evolved over time. As always common sense and good discretion is the best guide to proper funeral etiquette. Here are a few do's and don'ts of funeral etiquette. Express your condolences - It's not easy to come up with the words to offer sympathy to someone who has just lost a loved one.
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