We were very impressed with the compassionate and understanding service we received from…read moreBoren-Conner Funeral Home. They helped us through each step which we have never faced before. Thank you for being there for us during this hard time. I would recommend them to everyone.

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Note: This review pertains to a ghost box/instrumental trans-communication (ITC) session conducted…read moreon Friday, May 18, 2018. If you're unfamiliar with ITC, then please scroll to the end of the review for an explanation. Rose Hill Cemetery in Tyler, Texas has a reputation for being haunted, so I spent a sunny afternoon walking amongst the graves and chatting with anyone willing to communicate. Patience is a virtue in the ITC field; on most occasions, at least thirty minutes will pass before anything relevant comes through. My experience at Rose Hill was an exception, as I began receiving clear, relevant validations only moments after arriving. According to legend, the cemetery is haunted by at least two spirits: a beloved piano teacher named Madge Ward and a second unidentified "dark spirit" infamous for following visitors home and causing sleep paralysis. The latter story strikes as apocryphal, though I did note the numerological synchronicity between the phenomenon of sleep paralysis and my room number at the motel.* I encountered nothing "dark" or unwelcoming at Rose Hill, but I'm convinced I did interact with Mrs. Ward. As I approached her mausoleum (an impressive marble replica of a grand piano), I introduced myself and asked if she could play a tune for me. Local residents have reported hearing a melancholy piano tune playing late at night, so I hoped to document it myself. Alas, I heard no music but received a validation when I asked the name of her favorite musician. The response was loud and clear: "Satie." Erik Satie was a famous French composer and pianist, so the validation made sense. Moments later, I heard the name "Vaughn" come through several times in rapid succession. I then happened upon a grave belonging to a Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn. Names are great validations, but I want to push ITC further. The ultimate goal is to engage spirits in one-on-one conversations and learn more from beyond the grave. My interaction with the Vaughns was a step in that direction. I asked, "Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn, do spirits like you stay here or do you visit only on occasion?" The reply: "We come down...at times." Many ITC practitioners -- including several who do this professionally -- have received similar replies in response to that question. The consensus is that spirits ascend to a higher plane (what some might call "heaven") and return here at will. We still have much to learn, but validations like these are providing remarkable insight into life after death. The grounds at Rose Hill were adorned with hundreds of American flags, presumably in anticipation of Memorial Day. I've found that spirits of war veterans are eager to discuss their military service, so I began asking questions about World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam. The last time I asked a spirit about his service in World War II, I captured one of my favorite replies ever: "Yeah, I got a message: killed damn Nazis!" The spirits at Rose Hill were not as dramatic, but I eventually connected with a veteran identifying himself as "Bert." I soon found a grave belonging to Cpl. Bert Halligan, who had passed away in 2013. I thanked Cpl. Halligan for his service and asked if he had fought in any wars. The words "Nam" and "war" came through my Spiritus app only seconds later. I wished to learn more about Mr. Halligan's life, but I seemed to lose the connection. My experience at Rose Hill was extraordinary and I plan to return the next time I visit Tyler. If anyone reading this review has recorded evidence of Madge Ward's haunting piano music, please let me know! Perhaps the "melancholy tune" in question is "Trois Gymnopédies" by none other than Erik Satie! *My room number was 315. In occult circles, 3:15 AM refers to the "witching hour," a time when many individuals reportedly suffer from spirit-induced sleep paralysis. In the field of astrology, however, the number "315" is an "angel number," a sign of protection from all things evil. I consider numerology nothing more than an amusing mental exercise, but I enjoy crawling down that rabbit hole from time to time! ________________________________________________ For those new to the field of "ghost hunting," a term I dislike due to its implications (I'm not "hunting" ghosts), instrumental trans-communication (ITC) refers to the use of physical "spirit boxes" and apps to communicate with spirits. These devices facilitate communication by providing phonetic gibberish (random audio samples, white noise) that spirits can manipulate to form words and sentences. They don't use their own voices; they use whatever audio source the operator provides. ITC is similar to electronic voice phenomena (EVP), but the latter refers to disembodied voices captured from thin air, which even the most seasoned paranormal researchers have difficulty obtaining. ITC typically yields more results, as spirits seem to be more adroit at manipulating raw audio than they are at producing EVP.

Dustin and his team were very patient with our family as we planned the visitation and open casket…read morefuneral. They allowed us time To choose everything. They allowed our daughter in law to dress and prepare my mom for visitation. They made a beautiful slide show and playlist. It was such a difficult time for all of us but they made the process easier than we thought imaginable. I doubt the staff understands how much we appreciated the entire experience. But we have told a lot of people how amazing they were.

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There are not enough good things that I can say about my family's experience at Rader. My father…read moresuddenly and unexpectedly passed in an accident, so none of us were mentally prepared to be planning his services just days later. What made our experience so special at Rader was the coordinator/director that we were paired with, Leward. We came to the funeral home for the first time to view my father's body and to meet with Leward about arrangements and getting paperwork signed. He was able to read the room perfectly. We were all extremely overwhelmed considering we were all in shock, but he guided us with compassion and patience. He explained every step of the process clearly and slowly. He even made us crack a smile or giggle when appropriate. He did not aggressively push any of the funeral home's services or products on us. We explained that we wanted a celebration of life at our home, and he understood and helped us determine what additional support we would need for the event. He texted us to check in on us leading up to, and even after, the celebration, and assured us that he was there if we needed anything. It was extremely special to have the support and kindness of Rader, and specifically Leward, during the most difficult time of our lives. He made the whole process simple and pleasant. My family is incredibly grateful for our experience at Rader Funeral Home and recommend it to anyone that is looking for comfort and support when a loved one passes.

Leward LeFleur, our Funeral Director, went above and beyond to help my girls and I during the…read moreextremely difficult time of losing my husband/their father. He was kind, compassionate, understanding, comforting and knew just what to say. Leward put us at ease immediately. He even made us laugh a few times! Leward explained the entire process to us and helped us plan the Celebration of Life that we envisioned. He kept in contact with us to see if we needed anything, even following up after the celebration. I am very appreciative to Leward and the entire Rader team. I highly recommend Rader Funeral Home.

Pastor James Bray was a wonderful officiant! He was down to earth, very patient, and flexible! I…read morewould recommend him to anyone I know looking to marry! Pricing was very reasonable and he was right on time!

Paster Mabry (Sensational Ceremonies Atlanta, GA) was one of the best choices we made in our…read morewedding plan! He is an amazing man of faith who is incredibly personable and a true pleasure to work with. Planning a wedding is tough enough and Paster Mabry made it easy. He gave us great material help with organizing the flow if our ceremony. Reasons Paster Mabry should be your wedding officiant: 1) Genuine Warmth - From our first meeting he put us completely at ease. He took the time to get to know us in a short time. We knew when we left the meeting that we found the right officiant for our special day. 2) Affordable - When planning a wedding it's easy for the budget to spiral out of control. Sensational Ceremonies was a reasonable choice. Paster Mabry met with us for an initial meeting, attended the rehearsal & and conducted the ceremony all for an affordable price. 3) Organized - One of the choices you have to make when planning a wedding is whether the officiant will attend the rehearsal. When I contacted other officiants most didn't see the need to attend the rehearsal since they have conducted many weddings. That may be fine in some situations however we wanted to make sure that everything was a stress-free, no-brainer on wedding day. It was Paster Mabry's experience with weddings that was invaluable at the rehearsal. Having him attend the rehearsal was (next to choosing him) one of the best decisions we made. Even though we had a wedding director that conducted the rehearsal Paster Mabry gave great guidance on the ceremony. Because of this we felt very confident going into the wedding the following day. 4) Charming Person - He was a calming influence on the wedding day. Even though we had a hiccup (one of the unity candles went out) he was able to bring lite humor to the moment defusing any possible nervous tension. Additionally he took the time to get to know us well enough that everyone was comfortable. Many people commented on how much they loved the way he conducted the ceremony and because it felt very personal they also thought we had known him for a long time. Selecting Paster Mabry was one of our best decisions and Sensational Ceremonies made it easy.