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23 Great Falls Area Chamber of Commerce www.greatfallschamber.org Since losing someone is often traumatic, disrupting all aspects of life and can cloud clear thinking, we believe it is important to educate our clients on what all their options are, and to give them time to make the choices that are appropriate for them. No one should ever feel rushed through these kinds of decisions. We also know the importance of personalizing each and every service to the individual being honored. We strive to stay relevant to the times and to accommodate the needs of the families we work with as they celebrate their loved one in the best way possible. Several years before covid's arrival, we were the first funeral home in the state to offer live- streaming of services with a camera mounted in our chapel and upgraded technology and equipment in our sound room. Our proactive approach to accommodating needs allowed us to connect grieving individuals with funeral services as the rest of the world grappled to facilitate the need. As covid restrictions rolled out, we not only were able to continue offering funeral services, but also opened our doors at no charge to several local churches, allowing them to use our live-streaming capabilities to deliver sermons to their congregations. We have always operated our business with a true passion to care for those we are privileged to serve. Caring for our grieving community members is something we carry with us whether we are at work or at home. We also have always made it a point to have a care dog on staff with us at the funeral home. Yes, of course they are our family pets, but they too have made it a priority to greet each guest, offering an open ear, hugs, and belly rubs. Ezmae is our current care dog on staff, having retired her big sister Harper in 2017 to go play with our puppy Deja at home. Through our years of funeral services, we have come to know our community as if it were an extension of our family. We understand that dealing with the death of a loved one is the single most difficult circumstance to work through and we want to help. We are passionate about helping the members of our community heal from loss. When the need arises, we are here for you. Come visit us at 1307 Central Avenue or call us at (406) 453-0315. Drew and Maggie Kent, Owners B U S I N E S S F E AT U R E