Martenson Family of Funeral Homes Annual Balloon Launches

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Posted on April 29, 2013 by Martenson Family of Funeral Homes

Each year in the Spring the Martenson Family of Funeral Homes has a balloon launch. The launch is a way of memorializing your loved one with others who have lost a loved one to death. This year the balloon launches will be at the following chapels. It is our sincere hope the balloon launch aids you, your family and friends in the healing process.

June 3, 2013

Allen Park 10915 Allen Road 313-386-6600

June 4, 2013

Trenton 3200 West Road 734-671-5400

June 5, 2013

Allore Chapel 203 East Elm Ave. 734-241-5225

The Allore Chapel will be having a Remembrance Garden Planting. Participants are encouraged to wear “gardening clothing.”

To RSVP please call the number associated with the chapel above with the number of persons who will be attending.

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