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When Is It Time to Start Preplanning?

May 9, 2022 | Categories: Blog, Preplanning

  Most of us don’t care to spend much time—if any—thinking about our end-of-life plans. Considering one’s own mortality for any length of time can be pretty uncomfortable, and our compassionate staff at Rundus Funeral Home understands how difficult and delicate a topic preplanning a funeral or cremation can be. Every team member approaches the … Read more

Supporting Grieving Mothers This Mother’s Day

May 4, 2022 | Categories: Blog, Grief

Grieving a child is difficult any time of year but especially so on Mother’s Day. Here at Rundus Funeral Home, our compassionate staff wants every mother to feel special on this day, but we know the severe pain that can occur when a child is no longer living. If you have a friend or family … Read more

The Right Time to Transition to a Senior Living Facility

April 18, 2022 | Categories: Blog

One of the most difficult life transitions is the one from independent living to a senior living facility. Many older adults resist this change, wanting to live out their days in the family residence. This is understandable thanks to the many comforts of home and well-established routines. Even the thought of moving brings unfamiliar emotions … Read more

How Do I Know if Cremation Is Right for Me?

April 15, 2022 | Categories: Blog, Cremation

We meet with families every day who have to make end-of-life decisions on behalf of their loved one who died. This is often very stressful, as the family may not know what their loved one would have wanted. Where should the final resting place be located? Should they have a large funeral with a visitation … Read more

History Highlight: The Original Broomfield Schoolhouse

March 15, 2022 | Categories: Blog, Historic Highlights

Our Rundus Funeral Home family believes you can’t know where you’re going if you don’t know where you’ve been. The history of Broomfield means a lot to each one of our dedicated staff members, and we strive to preserve these living memories through storytelling and community involvement. The Original Broomfield Schoolhouse Many talented individuals contributed … Read more

How Preplanning Is a Gift to Your Loved Ones

March 9, 2022 | Categories: Blog, Preplanning

Writing up a will is a commonly accepted practice here in the U.S., with roughly half of Americans in possession of one. Getting your wishes down in writing regarding your money and estate is important and so is preplanning your final disposition. Whether they choose traditional burial or cremation, our compassionate staff at Rundus Funeral … Read more

4 Practical Tips for When You’re Feeling Lonely

February 14, 2022 | Categories: Blog, Grief

Loneliness is a common feeling when you’re experiencing grief over the loss of a loved one. Despite the constant communication most of us experience these days via texting and social media, many of us still feel disconnected and isolated from others. Humans were designed to socialize and experience both casual and deep connections with others. … Read more

Coping With Grief on Valentine’s Day

February 8, 2022 | Categories: Grief, Holidays

Though it’s usually a time of joy and festivities, a holiday can be especially difficult for those struggling with grief. Valentine’s Day presents a poignant reminder of the loved ones we miss. If you’re grieving a loss at this time of year, our compassionate staff at Rundus Funeral Home & Crematory is here to support … Read more

Why Now Is the Time to Preplan

January 13, 2022 | Categories: Preplanning

So much of life is impossible to predict. When it comes to death, there are many reasons we encourage our Broomfield neighbors to plan their own end-of-life arrangements. Our funeral experts at Rundus Funeral Home have outlined some of these below. Preplanning gives you peace of mind. It’s likely you almost never think about end-of-life … Read more

7 Unusual Funeral Terms You May Not Know

January 11, 2022 | Categories: Blog

People who aren’t involved in the funeral industry may not understand a lot of the terms that come up while they’re planning a funeral or memorial service. To help our neighbors in Broomfield navigate this unfamiliar territory, our team at Rundus Funeral Home put together a list of 7 unusual funeral terms you may not … Read more