November 2019

Know Where And When To Plan

November 23, 2019 by Amy Walker

There are so many things running through your mind when you lose someone you love. How do you go about starting to plan for a funeral or for the cremation, if you aren’t even sure how to say goodbye to this person. With Mark B Shaw Mortuary, you do not have to figure out the answer to these or to other questions on your own. Our team is here to guide you through the process, work with you, and assist you in the planning, whether you choose to have a cremation or choose to have a funeral for the one you’ve lost.

In some cases, families prefer a smaller ceremony. They only want a few close friends and they want to have their relatives nearby at this time. There are others who want a large, and festive celebration when planning for a funeral. They want to celebrate the person while they were alive, what they stood for, and would like to invite as many people as possible to the funeral, in order to celebrate their life. It does not matter which side of the spectrum you sit on, we are here to help you with the planning at Mark B Shaw Mortuary.

We offer a wide range of packages for you to choose from when you are planning the funeral or the cremation services. So, it does not matter how much you have set aside, or how little you want to spend, we can work with you in making the funeral special, and we can make sure it is going to fit the budget you have set. You don’t want that financial burden lingering at the time of death either, so you can preplan with us, and lock in the rates now, rather than pay a higher rate as time passes.

If you have questions, if you want to learn about our services, or how we can help you with the planning for a funeral or cremation, our team at Mark B Shaw Mortuary is here to help you and to answer your questions. Visit our site to see our packages and the different services we can provide when a loved one passes away. Or, visit our site, fill out the inquiry form, and allow one of our team specialists to get back to you, to learn more about your needs and what your family would like, when planning for the funeral … Read the rest

Get Your Hearing Checked Online

November 4, 2019 by Amy Walker

Nowadays, we do everything online, using the Internet to find our significant others, see which local dentist is the best, and reconnect the kid who used to shoot spitballs at us in tenth-grade study hall. But did you know that you can get your hearing tested online? Online hearing tests are a fast, convenient way for you to get your hearing checked in the privacy of your own home.

Wait…Do I Really Need a Hearing Test?

We would all like to stay forever young but getting older happens to the best of us. According to WebMD, hearing loss affects over 30% of people over the age of 65. Younger people aren’t immune to hearing problems, either. Eight million people between the ages of 18 and 44 experience hearing loss, as well as almost 14% of people between 45 and 64.

Most people know that aging and exposure to excessive noise over time can cause hearing loss but many don’t know that diabetes, smoking, obesity, and high blood pressure can also contribute to hearing problems. Signs that you may have hearing loss can include difficulty hearing on the phone, turning the television volume up too loud, and people’s voices sounding muffled, as if they are underwater. If you’ve noticed these issues, experienced any medical problems that can cause hearing loss, or if you simply haven’t had your ears tested since elementary school, it’s time for a hearing test.

Get Your Hearing Tested Online

Finding an online hearing test is as easy as typing those words into Google or any other search engine. You can take the test from your desktop computer, laptop, tablet, or even your phone. They do recommend that you use headphones. It’s critical that you find a quiet area to take the test. You may be asked simple questions such as your age and gender. It will be necessary for you to adjust the volume of your device.

Some online hearing tests ask you for an e-mail address but many do not. The test will usually take about five minutes. They may ask you to identify soft ordinary sounds such as leaves rustling, fans whirling, coins jingling, and birds or insects chirping. Typically, you will have to listen to a conversation with background noise, possibly a vacuum running, restaurant sounds, or simply white noise. You will then be asked to identify the words you listened to or answer … Read the rest