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News featuring Lodi Funeral Home, our community involvement, and our talented staff members.
Trick-or-treating in Lodi | Halloween events, candy and family fun
ABC10.com KXTV
October 22, 2019
Looking for safe trick-or-treating, trunk-or-treat, or simple Halloween fun? Check out these affordable family events in Lodi. READ MORE
Big success in small business
Life & Leisure Magazine
October 2019
For Michelle Crandall, manager and director of the Lodi Funeral Home, catering to her clientele's needs is what makes her business a staple of the community. READ MORE
Lodians remember 9/11 at memorial service
By Wes Bowers/News-Sentinel Staff Writer
Sept. 12, 2019
LODI — On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, Lodi resident Jeanette Dillingham was on the phone with a friend in Sacramento whose daughter was living in New York. READ MORE
Dedicating time for remembering loved ones
Special to the Lodi News-Sentinel
Dec. 12, 2017
Lodi Community Outreach hosted the annual Light of Hope Community Candlelight Remembrance last Friday at Lodi Funeral Home. This unique community candlelight experience featured music by Carolers In Motion and RiverBells Sacramento; an uplifting message by Pastor Frank Nolton; an interactive candle lighting ceremony and dessert reception. READ MORE
Lodians invited to remember loved ones at ceremony
By Lodi News-Sentinel Staff
Dec. 4, 2017
Lodi Community Outreach will host its annual LIGHT OF HOPE Community Candlelight Remembrance at 6 p.m. Friday. READ MORE
Purple Heart recipient tells his story
Melinda Meza, KCRA 3
Nov. 10, 2017
Veterans were honored at a luncheon in Lodi. WATCH VIDEO
Pregnancy and infant loss remembrance at Lodi Funeral Home
Special to the Lodi News-Sentinel
Oct. 13, 2017
In recognition of National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, the Forever in Our Hearts Remembrance and Bubble Release will begin at 4 p.m. on Sunday at the Lodi Funeral Home. READ MORE
Remembrance ceremony at funeral home
Special to the Lodi News-Sentinel
Sept. 26, 2017
Lodi Funeral Home will hold the Forever in Our Hearts Remembrance and Bubble Release at 4 p.m. Oct. 15. The event will commemorate National Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day. READ MORE
Grief workshops to be held at Lodi Memorial Hospital
By Lodi News-Sentinel Staff
Sept. 24, 2017
The Lodi Funeral Home’s Community Outreach Program will begin their newest Healing Path Workshops series at 3 p.m. on Wednesday at Adventist Health Lodi Memorial Hospital. READ MORE
Lodi to pay tribute to victims of 9/11 attacks
By John Bays, Lodi News-Sentinel Staff Writer
Sept. 9, 2017
On the 16th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the Lodi Funeral Home will host the Never Forget Tribute at 6 p.m. on Monday. Beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, 3,000 flags will be placed around the funeral home by Tokay High School athletes, Boy, Girl and Cub Scouts and American Legion Post 22, according to Community Outreach Coordinator Esther Jimenez. READ MORE
Local event to honor thousands lost on 9/11
Special to the Lodi News-Sentinel
Sept. 5, 2017
On Saturday at 8 a.m., area residents will come together to begin setting in place 3,000 American flags at Lodi Funeral Home on Fairmont Avenue. The 3,000 American flags represent the first responders, civilians and military heroes of Sept. 11, 2001. READ MORE
Free workshops for those grieving the loss of a loved one
Special to the Lodi News-Sentinel
July 7, 2017
The Healing Path Workshops begin a new series at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Lodi Memorial Hospital. The unique Healing Path Workshop Series provides helpful advice from local professionals in a variety of areas of expertise. READ MORE
Remembrance on Father’s Day
Lodi News-Sentinel
June 21, 2017
Families gather to honor loved ones during the Father’s Day rose ceremony remembrance last Sunday at Lodi Funeral Home. READ MORE
Local group donates quilts to patients at Shriners Hospital
Special to the Lodi News-Sentinel
June 20, 2017
On June 7, members of the quilt group Lodi Rag Quilters, along with project sponsors, presented several quilts to Shriners Hospital staff. Throughout the year, the donated quilts will be presented as a gift to children upon their arrival to Shriners Hospital for Children in Sacramento. READ MORE
Father’s Day Rose Ceremony
By Frank Carlo Mills, Lodi News-Sentinel Staff Writer
June 15, 2017
Lodi Community Outreach, a program of the Lodi Funeral Home, will host a Father’s Day Rose Ceremony this Sunday at 4 p.m. to honor fallen fathers and sons. This free community event is open to the public and offers an hour-long program to support those who have lost a parent or a child, with invited speakers and a special rose ceremony. READ MORE
Lodians remember fallen heroes on Memorial Day
By John Bays / Lodi News-Sentinel Staff Writer
May 30, 2017
Since 1868, the U.S. has reserved the last Monday of May to remember the men and women of the country’s armed forces who died in battle and honor their memories. READ MORE
Kids Gain Deeper Appreciation For Our Nation's Heroes At Ceremony In Lodi
CBS 13 News
May 29, 2017
Wendy Aguilar took some time to ask young people what they learned. WATCH VIDEO
Patriotic Remembrance
Good Day Sacramento
May 29, 2017
Wendy is at the Lodi Memorial Park & Cemetery for a very special Memorial Day ceremony. WATCH VIDEO
Lodi area will remember fallen troops at Memorial Day events
By John Bays, Lodi News-Sentinel Staff Writer
May 28, 2017
Hosted by Lodi Memorial Park, American Legion Post 22 and Lodi Funeral Home's Community Outreach Program, this Memorial Day Patriotic Remembrance ceremony features a keynote speech by American Legion Chaplain Chad Donley, a "Champions of Freedom" presentation of community veterans as well as the American Legion Color Guard. READ MORE
Paying tribute to our nation’s finest
Kristen Simoes / KCRA
May 27, 2017
Hundreds showed up to honor and place American Flags near the head stones of veterans at the Lodi Memorial Park & Cemetery. WATCH VIDEO
Mother’s Day butterfly release will honor lost loved ones
Special to the Lodi News-Sentinel
May 9, 2017 (print) / May 12, 2017(online)
On Sunday, Lodi Community Outreach will host the annual Mother’s Day Memorial Butterfly Release to remember and honor loved ones. The hour-long program supports those who are experiencing the loss of a parent, loss of a child, or general loss of a friend or loved one. READ MORE
Lodi community groups band together to comfort children
Lodi News-Sentinel
April 26, 2017
The Lodi Rag Quilters, Community Hospice and Lodi Community Outreach are working together to support local youths as they share their grief with one another through Camp Erin of the Central Valley. READ MORE
Mother’s Day butterfly release set
Stockton Record
April 23, 2017
LODI — People who want to remember their mothers or others who have been significant in their lives are invited to a butterfly release to provide comfort and encouragement to those experiencing loss. The event will be held at 4 p.m. May 14 at the chapel at Lodi Funeral Home. READ MORE
Funeral home holds essay contest
Stockton Record
April 20, 2017
Lodi Funeral Home is hosting its annual youth essay contest entitled “The True Meaning of Memorial Day.” The contest is open to all San Joaquin County middle and high school students to create an educational awareness in an effort to teach the true service and sacrifice of the nation’s veterans. READ MORE
Youth essay contest honors U.S. veterans
Lodi News-Sentinel
April 12 2017
Memorial Day at the end of May is a time for the U.S. to come together and remember those who died to protect our country, as well as honor surviving veterans. During the month of April, Lodi Funeral Home is hosting its annual youth essay contest. READ MORE
Free workshops for those who have lost a loved one
By Lodi News-Sentinel Staff
April 10, 2017
Lodi Community Outreach, a program of Lodi Funeral Home, offers Healing Path workshops for community members who have experienced loss. The 7-week program is free and open to the public. READ MORE
Weekly walking group offers health and fellowship
Special to the Lodi News-Sentinel
April 1, 2017
The Heart & Sole Community Walking Group invites the local community to join them for friendship, support and fitness at 9 a.m. Thursdays at Lodi Lake Park, 1101 W. Turner Road in Lodi. READ MORE
Lodi Funeral Home offers Healing Path workshops
By Kyla Cathey/Lodi Living Editor
March 3, 2017
Lodi Community Outreach, the community service branch of Lodi Funeral Home, has launched its Healing Path workshop series. Throughout the series, Lodi-area professionals will present topics about health and well-being. Topics will be focus on taking practical next steps following the loss of a loved one. READ MORE
Dealing with loss workshop offered
Stockton Record
Jan. 16, 2017
LODI - Lodi Community Outreach, a program of the Lodi Funeral Home, is offering a Healing Path Workshop Series for the public who have experienced loss. READ MORE
Free workshops for community grieving loss of loved one
By Sara Jane Pohlman, Lodi Living Editor | Lodi News-Sentinel
Jan. 5, 2017
LODI — Local professionals share their expertise with community who are walking through a new and difficult journey. Lodi Community Outreach, a program of Lodi Funeral Home, offers the unique Healing Path Workshop Series for community members who have experienced loss. The seven-week program is free and open to the public. READ MORE
Candlelight remembrance offers healing and hope for the grieving
Lodi News-Sentinel
Dec. 13, 2016
The Light of Hope Community Candlelight Remembrance, designed to promote comfort, hope and healing was an opportunity for the Lodi community to come together to honor the memory of departed loved ones. This unique community candlelight experience featured special music by RiverBells Sacramento and Carolers In Motion, an uplifting message by Cami Ferri, an interactive community candle lighting ceremony with local Pastor Frank Nolton and a hot chocolate and cookie social. READ MORE (PDF)
Lodians pay candlelit tribute to 9/11 heroes and victims
By Christina Cornejo, Lodi News-Sentinel Staff Writer
Sept. 11, 2016
With candlelight, prayer, and experiences shared of a life-changing day in American history, Lodians remembered Sept. 11 at the Lodi Funeral Home for the Never Forget Tribute. READ MORE
Lodians to remember 9/11, share history with next generation on Sunday
By Christina Cornejo Lodi News-Sentinel Staff Writer
Sept. 9, 2016
Fifteen years ago, tragedy struck the nation on September 11. Four large U.S. passenger airplanes were hijacked by members of the terrorist group al-Qaeda. Two were flown into the World Trade Center Twin Towers, one hit the Pentagon and a fourth crashed in a Pennsylvania field after passengers fought with the hijackers. READ MORE
Lodi cub scouts, veterans honor victims, heroes of 9/11
By Kristen Simoes, KCRA Sacramento
Sept. 3, 2016
A group of cub scouts and American Legion members gathered in Lodi Saturday to honor those who lost their lives on 9/11 and military members. WATCH VIDEO
Lodi veterans honored at Appreciation Luncheon
recordnet.com
Aug. 4, 2016
[The Veteran Appreciation Luncheon took place July 30 at Stuck in Lodi Hop Ní Smokehouse in downtown Lodi. The luncheon was hosted by Lodi Community Outreach, a program of Lodi Funeral Home.] Each year, local veteran organizations hold remembrances to honor those who paid the ultimate price for freedom. Lodi area veterans came together for a special luncheon event July 30 in appreciation of their work in the community and their constant efforts in remembering the fallen. READ MORE
Tokay Stitch and Quilt Guild sews bedding for foster youths
Lodi News-Sentinel
July 19, 2016
For several months, the Tokay Stitch N Quilt Guild of Lodi has been working on a community project to show support to local youth that are currently in foster care. Tokay Guild members gathered once each month to work on over 50 handmade pillow cases and a number of handmade quilts as part of the "Casa Project." The community project, sponsored by Lodi Community Outreach, a program of Lodi Funeral Home, began as a way to reach out to those in the community who could use a little extra love. READ MORE (PDF)
Father's Day Rose Ceremony honors Lodi community dads with art and remembrance
Lodi News-Sentinel
June 28, 2016
Lodi Community Outreach, a program of Lodi Funeral Home, hosted a one-of-a-kind Father's Day Rose Ceremony Remembrance on Sunday, June 19, to remember and honor fathers. The Remembrance was a free community event open to the public and took place at 5 p.m. at Lodi Memorial Park located at 5750 East Pine Street. The hour-long program was uniquely inspiring and supported loss of parent, loss of child, and general loss. READ MORE (PDF)
Winners of Lodi Funeral Home's Memorial Day essay contest announced
By Frank Carlo Mills, Special to the Lodi News-Sentinel
June 21, 2016
Young Lodi area writers share their thoughts on Memorial Day in a new essay contest held by the Lodi Community Outreach Program, an arm of the Lodi Funeral Home. The inaugural contest opened in April inviting middle and high school students in San Joaquin County to write essays on "The True Meaning of Memorial Day." READ MORE (PDF)
Heart and Sole Walking Group achieves goal, walks 196,800 steps
Lodi News-Sentinel
June 21, 2016
Members of the local community walked their way to San Francisco without leaving Lodi. The Heart & Sole Community Walking Group met their goal of walking 96 miles, a total of 196,800 steps — the distance in steps from Lodi to San Francisco. READ MORE (PDF)
Father’s Day ceremony, remembrance to be held at Lodi Memorial Park
By Christina Cornejo, Lodi News-Sentinel Staff Writer
June 17, 2016
Even if you have lost your father, you can still honor his memory this weekend. On Sunday, Lodi Community Outreach, a program of Lodi Funeral Home, will host a Father’s Day Rose Ceremony Remembrance to remember and honor fathers. READ MORE
SLIDESHOW: Memorial Day in Lodi
Lisa James, Lodi News-Sentinel
Local veterans and their loved ones gathered around Lodi to honor veterans in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 30, 2016. SEE PHOTOS
Mother's Day Butterfly Release: Tears, hugs and forgiveness
By Joe Goldeen, Stockton Record Staff Writer
May 8, 2016
For close to a minute, Steve Anderson was mesmerized as the butterfly clung to his thumb. He had come to Lodi Memorial Park on Mother’s Day with his own mother to honor her mother, his grandmother. Little did he know what was in store for him. READ MORE
VIDEO: Butterfly Release
GoodDay's Heather was with Lodi Community Outreach getting a preview of the Butterfly Release taking place tonight at Lodi Memorial Park. Click HERE to watch the video.
Facebook campaign helps music education
By The Stockton Record
April 6, 2016
Got Kids, a foundation of the Lodi Unified School District, received a $1,000 donation to support music education, a result of a “Like It” campaign on Facebook, sponsored by Lodi Community Outreach, a program of the Lodi Funeral Home. READ MORE
Memorial Day Youth Essay Contest now accepting submissions
By Lodi News-Sentinel Staff
March 31, 2016
Lodi Community Outreach, a program of Lodi Funeral Home, announces the first annual Memorial Day Youth Essay Contest. The contest is open to all San Joaquin County middle and high school students. READ MORE
Lodi Funeral Home to raise money for Hospice of San Joaquin
By Lodi News-Sentinel Staff
Nov. 3, 2015
In honor of National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, Lodi Funeral Home will begin a 30-day Facebook “Like-it” Campaign to benefit Hospice of San Joaquin. READ MORE
