The Behrens Family

I'm the youngest in my family but somehow was the one to make the biggest decisions. . . . My first experience with funeral homes began in
April of 1973 when my oldest brother died at the age of 26 in a car accident. . . . Four short years later I lost yet another brother in another car accident. We once again decided to go [to the same funeral home] where we now had a friend.

On December 25, 1986, I lost my best friend, my mom. . . . I was surrounded by the [funeral home] staff that were themselves pulled away from the holiday festivities to help me with funeral arrangements. . . . My dad died in May of 1988.

I remember saying I wanted the same type
of service for him as I had for my mom. . . .

[The funeral director] was totally prepared for us.

Some years passed and [the funeral home] was purchased by Stewart Enterprises. I remember thinking that I sure hoped the people there don't ever change. They didn't and I'm speaking from experience! I have recently lost two uncles. . . . They had very little life insurance so their funerals were much simpler. [But] I was treated no differently and rich or poor didn't have a bearing on their care!

It's hard to believe but I do have a few family members left and when we need this service we will have no discussion. Our choice is clear.

Peggy L. Behrens Lemon

Served by Lincoln Memorial Park and Funeral Home
Pictured front row: Lester and Edna Behrens; back row, L/R: Allen, Lester, Carolyn, Wayne and Peggy Behrens