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Are You Making These Common Memorial Printing Mistakes? (And How Families Can Avoid Them)
When you're grieving the loss of a loved one, the last thing you want to worry about is whether their memorial program will turn out right. Yet many families unknowingly make printing mistakes that can detract from honoring their loved one's memory. We understand that creating these meaningful tributes feels overwhelming during an already difficult time, and that's exactly why knowing what to avoid can make all the difference. Memorial programs, funeral cards, and celebration
Mario Dickens
Nov 105 min read
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The Ultimate Guide to Retractable Pop-Up Banners: Everything You Need to Succeed at Your Next Event
Trade shows, conferences, and promotional events can make or break your business growth. You've invested in the booth space, planned your presentation, and prepared your team: but have you considered how you'll capture attention from across a crowded exhibition hall? That's where retractable pop-up banners become your secret weapon. At Mario Dickens Creations, we've helped countless Milwaukee businesses transform their event presence with professionally designed retractable b
Mario Dickens
Nov 54 min read
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Are Traditional Obituaries Dead? How Modern Memorial Printing Celebrates Life
Let me be straight with you: traditional obituaries aren't dead. They're just wearing new clothes and speaking a different language. After decades in the printing industry and countless conversations with grieving families, I can tell you that what people want today is radically different from the somber, cookie-cutter obituaries our grandparents knew. The question isn't whether obituaries are obsolete: it's how we've transformed them into powerful celebrations of life that h
Mario Dickens
Oct 215 min read
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Printed Obituary or Online Memorial? Here's the Truth About What Families Really Want in 2025
By Dr. Mario Dickens, President, Mario Dickens Creations When you're dealing with the loss of a loved one, the last thing you want is to stress about how to properly honor their memory. Yet here you are, faced with a choice that didn't exist a generation ago: should you go with a traditional printed obituary, create an online memorial, or somehow do both? The funeral industry has transformed dramatically, and families today have more options than ever before. But with choice
Mario Dickens
Oct 175 min read
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