News & Events - Summers

COVID Help Now Line

As Idahoans feel the many impacts of COVID-19, the need increases for behavioral health support and services.

The COVID Help Now Line offers statewide support for anyone challenged by the stress associated with this global pandemic.

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News: We have closed the doors to our original location at 1205 West Bannock Street, as the owners of the property have chosen to sell the building. Now, we will service all Boise families in our upgraded facilities in Meridian at 3629 East Ustick Road.

We have closed the doors to our original location at 1205 West Bannock Street, as the owners of the property have chosen to sell the building. Now, we will service all Boise families in our upgraded facilities in Meridian at 3629 East Ustick Road. 

Widow Support Group

2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month
10 - 11 AM

Summers Funeral Home, in partnership with Keystone Hospice, invites you to our Widow Support Group every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month from 10 - 11 AM. This group is meant for attendees to meet, support, share and create new friendships with other widows. This is a safe space in which to share memories of your loved ones and explore the feelings associated with the grief and loss process.

This group is facilitated by Keystone's Bereavement Coordinator and is open to anyone grieving the loss of a spouse. The meetings are located at Summers Funeral Home, 3629 E. Ustick Road, Meridian, ID 83646. Please contact Brian Owings, Location Leader at Summers Funeral Home, at (208) 898-0642 or Jamie Kelley, M.A. at Keystone Hospice, at (208) 996-8181 for additional information.

News: Summers Funeral Home adapting to State and CDC guidelines

By: Frankie Katafias

BOISE, Idaho — Funeral homes are one of many essential businesses having to tailor services to comply with the State and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines.

Summers Funeral Home in Boise and Meridian is harnessing the power of innovation and technology, giving families options for what they can do when they’ve lost a loved one.

Facebook live and web conferencing are some of the newer methods offered; this service allows family and friends near and far to live stream the ceremony. According to Summers Vice President Justin Baxley, other options include giving the families the option to reserve a time at a later date.

Read the full article here.