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Sunday, April 24, 2016
The funeral home industry is a bit of a mystery for most people. We don’t think it should be.
In this column Dan Ciha, funeral director and owner, answers your questions. Look, if you’re thinking of it chances are someone else is too. Most people only get one chance to ask questions of a funeral director when they are planning a funeral.
Of course we’re always here to answer your questions. A question for a funeral director? Go ahead ask Dan.
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