Tag Archives: SC Cremation & Burial Society

Go Figure

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Ray V.

“To be tested is good. The challenged life may be the best therapist” –Gail Sheehy Thats funny, I’m been thinking about finding a therapist because of all the challenges in my life. Maybe I’ll just wait and save the … Continue reading →

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Heading South

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Ray V.

I’ll be heading South to Orlando this morning for a couple of days of what will be a very exciting planning session for my company. Long hours and when not in meetings, I’ll be thinking about and planning for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Getting Ready... | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, diets, meetings, orlando Fl, SC Cremation & Burial Society, USC Gamecocks | 8 Comments

Technology

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Ray V.

The picture says it all. What a great idea! Thanks, Carla

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, grandma and remote controls, Ray Visotski, remote controls, SC Cremation & Burial Society, technology | 1 Comment

Thoughts

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Ray V.

This is a photo of a sign near the end of a very long and winding driveway at a home that I visted a few times this past week. What a great, daily reminder for all who pass it.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, As a man thinketh., Positive Mental Attitude, Ray Visotski, SC Cremation & Burial Society, Think positive | 1 Comment

Happiness Or Misery

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Ray V.

The choice is yours. Thank you, Yvonne I needed this today. Perfect timing.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Misery or Happiness, Misifusa's blog, Ray Visotski, SC Cremation & Burial Society, The presents of Presence | 1 Comment

Because You Need To Know

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Ray V.

The Invention of The Slurpee By Zachary Crocket and brought to us by The Presurfer

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 7-11, Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, convenience stores, Ray Visotski, SC Cremation & Burial Society, slurpee, summer drinks, The Presurfer blog, Zachary Crocket | 2 Comments

Thinking Outside The Box

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Ray V.

Ah, we must keep our sense of humor. Yes, we have to be serious, but we are human. I have to remind myself what the first three letters of the word “Funeral” spell. Regardless of your job, you better like … Continue reading →

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“It Was So Human”

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Ray V.

I just finished crying (actually, if the truth be told, I still am sniffling) on my breakfast, being reminded of a few lessons we all need to be reminded of. Won’t you join me, please in remembering? Constantly amazed by … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Bandit, Bandit's story, Lauren Polanski, Little miss funeral, losing your dog, Ray Visotski, SC Cremation & Burial Society | 4 Comments

The Ghost At Work

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Ray V.

As I grow older, my desire to go back and touch pieces of my past gets stronger and stronger. I want to stand in places I once trod and to thank the people who played a role in what I … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Joe Battiato, Lorraine Visotski, Ray Visotski, reach out and touch, SC Cremation & Burial Society, Thank you, Watchung Hills Regional High School, WHRHS, WHRHS class'78 | 6 Comments

The Choice Is Yours

Posted on April 5, 2014 by Ray V.

A new option for an age-old question.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, cremation choices, funeral choices, Planning your funeral, Ray Visotski, SC Cremation & Burial Society | 7 Comments

An Open Mind

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Ray V.

“Having an open mind requires not having a blind eye to the truth” Thought up while in the shower this morning. (I know, TMI)

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Remembering Accurately

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Ray V.

If people listened to me, (Which usually they do not), I would be famous for my recurring comments about the need to remember people accurately the way they were when they were alive. I have taken considerable criticism over the … Continue reading →

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Think About It

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Ray V.

Caleb Wilde finds times to ask the question, “So, You Want To Be A Mortician?” Pretty darn accurate, if you ask me.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken Funeral Home, Aiken SC, Caleb Wilde, Confessions of a funeral director, George Funeral Home & Cremation Center., Morticians, Ray Visotski, SC Cremation & Burial Society | Leave a comment

Different Maps, But Same Destination

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Ray V.

“Little Miss Funeral” tells her story here: Five Reasons Why I (maybe) became a funeral Director. And since there are always new visitors to this blog, here is my story, from the early days of SVU: How It All Began