After someone has lost a loved one, it can be difficult to know what to say to them. This is especially true when their loved one has died from completing suicide. Here are 9 ways to being a conversation when someone has lost their loved one. Tell me a good memory you have of your … Read more
Losing someone to suicide is shocking, painful and unexpected. Part of being a survivor is to aim to adjust to life without your loved one. Grief work is often complex, intense and long term. There is healing and survivors will begin to enjoy life once again. 10 Ways to Honor Your Loved Ones 1. Plant … Read more
Showing care and concern towards someone who is contemplating or threatening suicide could ultimately change the outcome of their decision. Many times, their threats are an outcry for help or an attempt to voice their feelings in the only way they know how. Ask if they are OK. Though this seems like a logical question … Read more
The warning signs of suicide can sometimes go undetected. IS PATH WARM? Is a way to help remember the signs of threat. I Ideation: Threatening or talking about wanting to hurt/kill him/herself; looking for ways to kill him/herself; talking or writing about death, dying or suicide, when these actions are out of the ordinary S … Read more
As September 10th, otherwise known as World Suicide Prevention Day approaches it is our goal to spread awareness about suicide and how to prevent it from occurring. 6 Statistics of Suicide: Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among 15-24 year olds, 4th leading cause of death among 35-54 year olds, and 8th leading … Read more
Dear Families of Indianapolis, Anderson and surrounding communities, Legacy Cremation & Funeral Services has served this community for generations and we stand ready to help you now. Even prior to the coronavirus pandemic, the safety and well-being of you, your family and your friends has always been of the utmost importance. We will remain open … Read more
FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Reimbursement We are dedicated to caring for our families. Below you will find a link to the latest information regarding the FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Reimbursement Program. Download Latest FEMA Information All locations will continue to be unable to offer food or beverage services. Recognizing loss is a human instinct. Funerals start the … Read more
How You Can Help Schedule an Appointment Let us know you’re coming— we can usually plan your visit for the same day. Stay Home if You’re Sick Do not visit our facility if you feel ill or have a pending COVID-19 test. Sanitize Your Hands Clean your hands upon entering the facility Wear a Mask … Read more
Charles Eddie Purciful, a lifetime resident of Anderson, works as Guest Relations for the Legacy Anderson location for over one year now. Before dedicating his time to serving grieving families, Ed worked as a minister for over 32 years in the Anderson area, his most recent church being North Anderson Wesleyan. Ed also retired … Read more
Legacy Cremation & Funeral Services is excited to announce the launch of our newly designed website. Our new site offers a user-friendly browsing experience and clearly outlines our service options, merchandise, helpful information and more in a fresh, visually-appealing design. The new site design and ease of navigation helps families find the information they need … Read more