Understanding the 4 Main Types of Cremation Services
Most people understand that cremation is a viable option when it comes to final services. In fact, over 60% of all final services today include cremation. However, did you know that there are four distinct choices when it comes to cremation? Each of the four includes cremation basics. The Basics…...
Pet Cremations: The Benefits of Honoring Fury Friends
We all have unique relationships with our pets. The common denominator is usually mutual affection and reliance for support. We house, feed, and care for our pets and they, in turn, provide company and friendship. In between, there are walks, car rides, treats, and quiet moments on the couch. The…...
Choosing Cremation Over Traditional Burial
One of the first decisions someone pre-planning their own final services or a family making arrangements for a loved one has to make is the big choice between cremation or a traditional burial. Each of these choices has its benefits and drawbacks. Each also has a fair share of misperceptions.…...
Finding the Right Resting Place After Cremation
Planning final services involves a multitude of decisions. It is a big reason many are taking steps to preplan.Pre-planning takes much of the pressure off of loved ones during a difficult time. It also helps ensure your wishes will be met following your death. One of the significant decisions to…...
How to Plan a Meaningful Ash Scattering Ceremony
Losing a loved one is undoubtedly a difficult experience, and navigating the planning process after their passing can be overwhelming. If your loved one has chosen cremation, you may find yourself contemplating what to do with their ashes. Ash scattering ceremonies have become a popular way to commemorate a person’s…...
Three Tips for Having an Open Conversation About Last Wishes
It is not often an easy topic to bring up. Discussing last wishes during a holiday dinner or birthday celebration would be awkward and even inappropriate. But at some point, it is a necessary conversation to have with family members. Such a discussion may be more appropriate following the loss…...
The History of Cremation
Cremation as a way to dispose of human remains goes back to the Stone Age. Throughout the centuries, the popularity of cremation has ebbed and flowed, often impacted by world events. Plagues, war, famine, and religion have frequently affected the number of cremations at any time. In the United States…...
Are Cremations Actually Greener?
In the last several decades, cremations have grown in popularity to the point where they are the most chosen form of final service. In fact, about 6 out of 10 people (56%) choose cremation over a traditional burial. The reasons are compelling. Cremations have been generally embraced by the world’s…...
What You Need to Know About Cremation Urn Care
There’s probably a little more to the long-term care of an urn than what many people believe. In fact, urn care really begins with the selection of the urn itself. Here’s a bit closer look at urn placement, selection, and care: Placement It can be very advantageous to know exactly…...
Costs to Think About When Considering Cremation
One of the reasons cremation has grown so much in popularity is that it is more affordable than traditional final services and burial. There are certainly other reasons families choose cremation, but the cost is the most frequent deciding factor. But not all cremation costs are the same. They not…...
