Five More Ways to Use Cremated Ashes
Decades ago, as cremation began gaining in popularity, how cremated remains were treated was far different than they are today. A person’s ashes, or cremains, were generally placed in an urn and either buried or placed in a mausoleum. Things began to change when families decided to keep the ashes…...
Five Facts About Grief
Much has been written about grief. Since so many people have experienced it, many individuals feel they are experts on the subject. Your aunt Helen, your cousin Jill, and uncle Bill may be all too willing to share their experiences and expertise with you. It can be well meaning, mind…...
Why Cremations Are Rising in Popularity
You may have heard that cremations are rising in popularity. This is not a new trend, however. Cremations have become the choice of more families and those who have been preplanning their own funerals for generations. But what is behind the continued rise in the popularity of cremations? There are…...
How to Approach Grief in the Workplace
When someone close passes away, the grief can permeate every aspect of the lives of those who were closest. This includes the workplace. If you’ve ever spent time with a co-worker who has lost a spouse or child, the grief can be palpable. How can grief be best handled in…...
What to Wear to a Memorial Service
Traditional memorial services have been somber events, where family and friends gather to mourn the death of a loved one. Attendees often wore conservative black or dark clothing, and the ceremonies themselves were most often sad and tear-filled. The dark clothing symbolizes death and the mourning that follows. While memorial…...
Common Storage Options for Cremation Ashes
One of the reasons cremations have grown in popularity is the versatility and flexibility cremation offers. This even extends to the options for storage of the ashes or cremains. Once a body is cremated, there are multiple choices a family has for the final disposition of the cremation ashes. Mausoleum/Columbarium…...
What to Do Before Deciding on Cremation
More and more individuals are making their own final arrangements by taking it upon themselves to pre-plan. There are many benefits to giving some thought to how you want your final services to proceed. It takes some of the burden off family members, can help avoid disagreements among those left…...
Five Ways to Personalize a Memorial Service
One of the best ways to make a memorial service memorable is to personalize the service. There are a variety of loving, creative, and thoughtful ways this can be done – all of which take a little planning and execution. With the help of friends, family and loved ones, you…...
How Much Does Cremation Service Cost
How much do cremation services cost? We will frequently get inquiries that will start with this exact question. It is understandable since one of the attractive aspects of cremation is that it is more affordable than a traditional funeral and burial. It is one of the driving forces that has…...
Should You Bury or Cremate Your Pet?
Our pets are a part of our family; they are our friends and even our confidants. One of the reasons we appreciate them so much is they seem to ask for so little. Oh, sure they may want some exercise or to play when we are not quite in the…...
