Grieving When Widowed: Moving Forward After the Loss of a Spouse
The loss of a spouse can be devastating. This is particularly true when a man or woman becomes a widow after a lengthy marriage. One of the first realizations for many widows is how things have changed. The changes are both large and small. Who gets the mail may change.…...
Helpful Tips for Finding the Best Funeral Homes
Finding caring, trustworthy, reliable, and professional services your family can depend on is not always easy. When you discover an attorney, doctor, or accountant who acts consistently in your best interests, it can be valuable to keep them in your circle. The same can be said for funeral homes and…...
A Grieving Guide to Coping with Unexpected Loss
No matter how or when death occurs, it can leave behind grief, sadness, and a sense of loss. When it occurs unexpectedly, it can be stunning, shocking, and shake you to your core. Most of us enter each day with expectations. Those don’t usually include losing someone close. When it…...
Preparing Friends & Family for Your Death
Intellectually, we know it is inevitable, yet death still has a way of surprising and stunning us. Even when it may be somewhat anticipated through age or illness, it can still impact us at our core. While death’s impact may be unavoidable, preparing for it can help ease some of…...
Traditional Funerals and the Healing Process
At the Cremation Society of Northern Kentucky, we have been answering questions from grieving families in Northern Kentucky for generations. Over the years, many of these questions have changed. Now, we get more questions regarding cremations and “celebrations of life.” Some questions, however, have remained similar or the same. One…...
The Importance of Grief Counseling
Some who experience grief try to do it on their own. They may even view counseling or asking for help as a sign of weakness. Intellectually, we understand the value of support and reaching out, but for many, it can still be a challenge. If you or someone you know…...
Answering Frequently Asked Questions about Cremation
In spite of the fact that cremation is now the most popular form of final services, many still have questions about the process. Here are questions and answers to some most frequently asked questions regrading cremation. What is the primary difference between cremation and a traditional burial? The most significant…...
Unveiling the Truth about Burial and Cremation: Dispelling Myths
Planning for end-of-life arrangements can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to burial and cremation. It’s important to separate fact from fiction and make informed decisions. We debunk some common myths surrounding burial and cremation to help you navigate this sensitive topic. Myth 1: Mandatory Burial Vaults Let’s dispel a…...
What To Do With Cremated Remains
Today, there are more options for what to do with cremated remains. Referred to as ash cremains or even ashes, this is what is left following the process of cremation. Before we get into the specifics of the options available, there are two critical matters to settle when getting cremated.…...
What Is Water Cremation?
Many families in search of a funeral director for the first time have questions about all of the options available to them. Recently, more and more families have been requesting information about what is referred to as water cremation. What is it and how does it work? Is it a…...
