The
CrestNews for friends of Miller Funeral Home and the Care Group
February 2016
I’ll start this story with another story:
As a Christmas present, a man received a new car
from his brother. Shortly after getting it, he decided
to take it for a drive. A little boy was looking at the
car as he got in.
“Gosh, that’s a nice car,
mister! Where’d ya get
it?”
“For Christmas. My
brother gave it to me.”
The little boy was
astounded. “You mean
your brother gave you
this car, and it didn’t cost
you nothing?”
The boy paused with a dreamy look in his eye.
“Boy… I wish I could be a brother like that.”
So here’s my other story:
When Judi died I went to her funeral. She was
feisty, a real firecracker, and I liked her. Turns out I
was not the only one. A lot of friends were there,
and I’m not talking about the Facebook kind.
Many, many friends came and talked about what a
great friend she had been to them, a good and kind
and loyal friend that would help you through thick
and thin.
One of them returned the favor, spending 11 weeks
with her at the hospice, coming every day. The
most amazing part of it
was that she did not think
of it as a sacrifice. “I
consider myself blessed to
be able to do it.”
I go to many funerals
because I firmly believe in
their ability to heal hearts
and value lives. But I also
go because of the lessons I
learn.
As I left Judi’s funeral, I found myself thinking:
“Wow. I wish I could be a friend like that.” How
about you?
The love of one can overpower the hatred of one
thousand. –Ghandi
Have a happy Valentine’s Day.
A Friend Like That
Blessings,
Tim
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Q & A: Care Group Questionspre-planning specialists since 1987
We call our pre-planning department
The Care Group.
Q: How does pre-paying for a funeral work,
exactly?
A: Many people like the idea of paying for their own
funeral in advance, so their children or survivors
don’t have to. To fully protect those funds, state law
requires that those funds be placed in a safe
investment dictated by the state. Up until now, that
looked like a CD at a state-chartered bank or an
insurance policy. These are investments, and there is
no guarantee they will keep up with inflation and the
costs of funerals. But not always. It has been the
policy at Miller to guarantee funeral expenses
regardless of how the investment has performed. If
there is a deficit, our firm will absorb the loss. If you
want this guarantee, please call us so we can review
the paperwork, make sure you understand the steps
required, and make sure the funds cannot be taken by
the state if you should need nursing care beyond your
means.
Q: What if I already have plans in place?
A: Whether these plans are with an insurance company, bank, or funeral
home, we can review them to make sure they are protected from inflation or
seizure. All our counselors have additional insurance licensing and training to
make sure you get the best advice, not only as a funeral counselor but also
financially.
Q: What does this cost?
A: There is no cost to make a plan or review what plans you have, except for
the time it takes. We suggest allowing one hour per person to review existing plans or start new ones.
We are available days and evenings, in your home or at our firm, but often we have appointments
already scheduled. Please call our office at 336-2637 to schedule a time.
Steven Schumacher
Jeff Gould
Robin Davis
Connie English
Candice Van Liere
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CoMiNG EVENtS
Estate Planning and
investmentsIt’s been awhile since we’ve done this one. Advice
from attorneys, estate planners and Social Security
administration people for anyone over the age of
60. It fills fast so call early.
When: Monday, March 14, 10 a.m.
Where: Active Generations
Active Living Expo Active Generations is known throughout the country
for its staff, facilities and programs. No need to
RSVP, just bring a friend and look for our booth!
When: thursday, May 5, 9a.m.-2p.m.
Where: Active Generations
EasterSunday, March 27
We have nothing specially planned for Easter, but
it’s nice to know spring is on the way!
PancakesA Miller Tradition! Bring a friend and plan on
meeting many more for free pancakes, sausages
and conversation. Many of you will receive
invitations in the mail. You do not need to RSVP
for this event – just come hungry!
When: thursday, April 14, from 8 a.m.-12 noon
Where: VFW on South Minnesota Avenue
(new location)
Need A Speaker?We have revamped, expanded and improved our
list of topics for 2016. We speak to service clubs,
church organizations and other gatherings on a
variety of subjects at no cost.
if you would like a list of topics or more
information, please call 336-2637.
Progress!
Here is our new facility on South Minnesota Avenue. It’s
dangerous to predict when a building project will be
complete, but we can predict it will be a welcome
addition to those families who live on the south side of
Sioux Falls.
“We designed it to keep up with a growing and vibrant
city, but people still like our downtown location.” says
Tim Wingen. “People really love its history and
tradition, and are used to that. So until people are
acclimated to using this brand-new facility, we decided
to offer free use of it for newly pre-planned funerals as a
thank you to the community and to introduce its wheel-
chair accessible chapel and dining area.”
This offer is limited to families who pre-plan only and
only for a limited time. If you would like a tour (for
groups or individually) call our office at 336-2637.
From the Recipe Box
Flavor Mash UpTwo new takes on an old standard...Take one:
Boil six peeled and cubed potatoes in two cups of
chicken broth. Mash with ½ cup light cream and 2
tablespoons butter for a cold-weather favorite.
Take two:
For Ultimate Mashed
Potatoes, use the above
recipe and in stir 1/2 cup
sour cream, 3 slices
bacon, cooked and
crumbled (reserve some
to sprinkle on top), and
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives into the hot mashed
potatoes. Sprinkle with the bacon and top with gravy!
(…for some reason this is only one serving)
If you see a cop,
give ‘em a thumbs up!
Miller Funeral Home
appreciates the hard work of
all law enforcement personnel
who serve our communities. If
you want a free window cling
or decal, call us or stop by.
The
CrestJeff Gould, Publisher
300 N. Chapel Hill Road
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
"If you'd like this newsletter free of
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Dad JokesWhat is it about Dads and their humor?
So I’ve got some kind of allergic reaction going on and my
face is breaking out in a bad rash and my mom is freaking
out. She’s in a panic and wants to take me to the Emergency
Room. My dad says instead, “Now let’s not make any rash
decisions” and we high-five each other and now my mom is
yelling at us.
“Dad, I’m hungry.”
Hello, Hungry, I’m Dad.
“Dad, I’m serious.”
I thought you were Hungry?
“You’re kidding me.”
No, I’m Dad.
General Tso’s chicken from Asian King…$7. Drink…$1.
Getting home and realizing Asian King forgot to give you one
of your containers…rice less.