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Posted on October 3, 2025 by jhcadm

Steps to Take When a Loved One Has Passed Away While Out of Town

The loss of a loved one is always heartbreaking—but when it happens away from home, the situation can become even more complicated. Whether your loved one was traveling, staying temporarily in another city, or living in a different state, it’s important to understand the steps you need to take to ensure their return and plan […]

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Posted on December 19, 2024 by jhcadm

Finding Strength and Support in Grief: A Guide by James H. Cole Home for Funerals

At James H. Cole Home for Funerals, we acknowledge the profound impact of loss and the individual journey each person embarks on in their grief. Our approach goes beyond traditional funeral services, focusing on comprehensive support that addresses the broad spectrum of grief experiences. We are here to accompany you on this path, providing resources […]

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Posted on January 5, 2023 by jhcadm

What Do I Wear to a Funeral? How to Dress When Paying Your Respects

What Do I Wear to a Funeral? How to Dress When Paying Your Respects Most people will attend at least one funeral in their lifetime, likely more, and it can be difficult to know exactly how to present yourself in dress if you’ve never been to a funeral before if it’s been a while since […]

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Posted on December 1, 2022 by jhcadm

Working Through Grief: How to Help the Ones We Love When They’re Grieving

Grieving can be a long process, and as much as we might want to be able to waive a magic wand and make everything better when a friend or family member is grieving, it simply doesn’t work that way. When it comes to helping someone who is grieving, the support that’s needed can alter drastically […]

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Posted on June 13, 2022 by jhcadm

Our History as a Black-Owned Funeral Home in Detroit, Michigan

James H. Cole Home for Funerals is an integral part of the Detroit community and has been since 1919. Founded by James H. Cole, Sr. and now run by his granddaughter and great-grandsons, the funeral home means a great deal to many members of the black community in and around the city and has for […]

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