Of Cremation, Options, Costs… and Zombies?
The Northern Lights have seen queer sights,
But the queerest they ever did see
Was that night on the marge of Lake Lebarge
I cremated Sam McGee.
...
The Man in the Mirror
“I’m starting with the man in the mirror.
I’m asking him to change his ways.
If you wanna make the world a better place
Take a look...
On the other hand… Tradition!
“Traditions, traditions. Without our traditions, our lives would be as shaky as... as... as a fiddler on the roof!” - Tevye from Fiddler on...
Of Death and Toilet Seats
$255 and $640. One of those is the current Social Security death benefit and the other is the price that the United States military...
The Power of a Name
“Hollerbach Funeral Home”, “Amigone Funeral Home”, “Burns Funeral Home and Crematory”, “Staab Polk Funeral Home”, and yes even “Ronald McDonald Funeral Home”, just some...
A Hearse With A View
“Daddy, did you get the hearse with the windows in the back so the dead people can look out?” - Marissa Neddo, age...
Service
The following message is not real….. “Hello, and thank you for calling Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home. Your call is very important to us and...
What’s my line?
"It's the circle of life
And it moves us all
Through despair and hope
Through faith and love" - "The Circle of Life" by Elton John
We all...
How to Change Reality
"Perception is reality. Change a person's perception and you change their reality."
Marketing and advertising is a big business today. We cannot go anywhere without...
I Can See Clearly Now…
I can see clearly now, the rain is gone,
I can see all obstacles in my way
Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind
It's...
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Mint Hill Third Annual Scarecrow Decorating Contest
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Fall Splendor – Raleigh’s Juniper Level Botanic Garden opens two Weekends in September
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Bain Academy: A Symbol of Local History no Longer Stands in Mint Hill
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News You Can Use: What’s Happening at the Local Library?
MINT HILL, NC - The local library looks a little different these days, but there are still many free services you can take advantage...
