Where Did Funerals Come From?
Funerals have always held a fascination for some people. Funeral traditions around the world range from the macabre to the celebratory. There is actually a National Museum of Funeral History in Houston, Texas that showcases the history of funerals in this country. But funerals were carried out long before the…...
Funeral vs Cremation: What’s Best for You?
More people than ever are choosing cremation over a traditional funeral and burial. There are positive and negatives aspects to both, so which is right for you? Since you can’t reverse the cremation process, it is important you consider them carefully. Religion While cremation is now widely accepted by most…...
How to Choose a Crematory
If you or a loved one has made the decision to be cremated, there is yet another important decision to be made. That is who should handle your final arrangements. Choosing a crematory is critical in ensuring your wishes are carried out in a dignified manner that you can depend…...
Ashes, urns and Amazing Options
Final services have certainly changed throughout the years. What were once, solemn, stoic, quiet gatherings have progressed to meet the individual’s and family’s needs. Families have taken on the responsibility of more personalized services, making them unique celebrations of a person’s life. This seems to be more meaningful to all,…...
What Happens in the Cremation Process
While cremation becomes a more popular choice in planning final arrangements, we get an increasing amount of questions regarding what all is involved in the process. While some people prefer not to know details, others would like to know as much as possible. If you have ever wondered about the…...
A Helpful Guide to Understanding Cremations
At Fares J. Radel Funeral Homes and Crematory, we consider it our mission to provide dignified final services no matter what the financial situation is of the families of which we serve. Whether there is a traditional service and burial or a cremation, we want to assure you our professional…...
The Growing Popularity of Cremations
There is no question cremations are growing in popularity across the nation and the world. While in the 1960’s the percentage of cremations was below 5%, in 2015 that percentage is expected to reach close to 50%. By 2030, industry experts expect that to increase to 70%. That is a…...
What Are The Elements of a “Green” Funeral?
At Fares J. Radel Funeral Homes and Crematory, we are getting more and more questions about environmental friendly funerals, or “green” final services. These questions come from both the families of a recently passed loved one to those pre-planning for their own funerals. Environmentally friendly funerals are proving to be…...
