Church guide

Why are funerals important? According to Dr. Alan Wolfelt, funerals are extremely important for several reasons: 1. Reality 2. Recall 3. Support 4. Expression 5. Meaning 6. Transcendence - help us embrace the wonder of life and death and remind us to live deeply, with joy and love. Visit the "grief support" section of our website, www.VickersFuneralHomes.com for more information about funerals and grief information.

Save The Date! May 16, 2019! We will be hosting a grief information event at both Springport (1-3 pm) and Leslie (7-9 pm) locations. Whether you are journeying through grief or want to help those who are grieving, this 2-hour session will be informational, helpful and a great opportunity to meet with others who are grieving. Please RSVP to Kim at 517-899-5234 or [email protected] (so we have enough materials and refreshments).

April is stress awareness Month - Getting a good night's sleep, staying hydrated, and managing your time well can help reduce stress. What do you do to reduce stress? Tell us in the comments!

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Have you thought about what will happen to your online accounts/social media when you die? There are several online services that allow you to designate legacy contacts or grant access after a period of inactivity. (We do not promote or know details about these programs - just making you aware of them. Information is from an article, How to Prepare Your Digital Life for Your Death, in PCMag by Eric Ravenscraft ) Password managers, such as 1Password, Keeper, and Dashline, house the keys to all your digital accounts, and you can easily pass them on to a loved one. Facebook allows you to add a Facebook Legacy Contact who can memorialize your acount. Google offers an Inactive Account Manager that automatically turns over control of your account to a designated person after a set period of inactivity. There is always the option of keeping your account information written down somewhere - but make sure to keep it updated and that your loved ones know where it is.