June Martineau, 89, formerly of Gillett passed away at a local hospital Wednesday, May 20, 2020. June was born in Oconto June 1, 1930 to the late Milton and Ida (Pecha) Saucier, grew up locally and ultimately married Jerome Martineau in 1950. June worked in the food industry as a job, but could always be… Read all »
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New Technology – remote live streaming
As we enter uncharted territory with COVID-19, Legacy Care Partners is open with all facets of our business. Utilizing new technology, we are setting up live-streaming broadcasts for the prayer service portion of any funeral held at the funeral home. This live video link would accommodate friends, family, and out-of-area guests either that can not… Read all »
The Porch Swing by Gabrielle Elise Jimenez
The porch swing – Each visit I had with Henry, except for only once because it was raining, was outside on the porch swing that hung from an old oak tree in the backyard of the home he lived in for 65 years. He called it a porch swing, even though it hung from the… Read all »
“I planned this all along”
I planned this all along This is a great article, and written in a great way! Our funeral homes in Green Bay and Gillett serve areas much further than just our addresses.
Preplanning a Funeral: Design your Last Hurrah
How do you want to be remembered? What a profound question. Your funeral service is your last hurrah, leaving a final impression of who you are and how you lived your life. Family and friends will remember your life, and they’ll remember your death. What do you want your send-off to be like? More importantly,… Read all »
How Funeral Service & Small Business Go Together
Nobody provides better service to its customers than a small business. Owners of small businesses know their clients by first name and treat them like family. They provide the personalized, knowledgeable service – plus extra courtesies – to create an unbeatable consumer experience. Although you may not realize it, a funeral home is a small… Read all »
Thanksgiving: Time for a Grateful Heart
Nearly 400 years ago, the pilgrims and the Wampanoag people shared a harvest celebration, the forerunner of today’s Thanksgiving holiday. The early pilgrims had to overcome many challenges in the New World. Their first year was rough, and about half of the original colonists died of starvation and disease. Hardship & Loss They knew the… Read all »
5 Thoughts about Death for the Living
When a loved one dies, grieving family members are faced with dozens of decisions that need to be made quickly after the death. In their time of need, families find comfort in the expert, compassionate care of Legacy Funeral Chapels, located on Green Bay’s west side at 838 S. Fisk Street and in downtown Gillett… Read all »
Funeral expenses: Lock in today to avoid emotional overspending
Funerals vary in style, from the simple to the elaborate. Prices vary, also, depending on the services and goods selected when making funeral arrangements. “Paying for a funeral is a real expense, and hopefully you make some provision for it,” said the funeral director. While it’s better to sit down with a funeral director in… Read all »
How Much is Cremation?
As funeral directors, we often receive phone calls from people asking “How much is cremation?” That question, frankly, is like asking “How much is a car?” There are many factors related to the cost of a car and just as many factors related to the total cost of cremation. In general, there are three types… Read all »