One of the benefits of choosing cremation for your loved one is that it provides you with the freedom to hold a memorial service where and when your family feels it is appropriate. One option that some families prefer is to host an outdoor service. If this option sounds right to you, there are some things you’ll need to do to prepare the outdoor venue for a memorial service. Here are some steps to take as you plan an outdoor memorial for your loved one. Read More»
When a person is cremated, the family has to decide what to do with the ashes. Sometimes the decision is easy; maybe the deceased had previously asked to have the ashes scattered in a particular spot, or there’s one particular person who wants to keep the urn and ashes, and no one else minds. But if no previous plans were made other than for the cremation itself, or if people in the family can’t agree on what to do, there is an alternative: the columbarium. Read More»
When planning a funeral for a loved one, particularly if the loss was unexpected, you may be looking for ways to help provide comfort to yourself, your family and loved ones. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to help people find comfort during the wake and funeral. Talk to your funeral home director and consider the following options as you plan your loved one’s funeral.
Therapy Dogs
Therapy dogs are used to help comfort people during tragic events, and they can bring comfort to those attending your loved one’s funeral as well. Read More»
There are several misconceptions about cremation, perhaps because it wasn’t as common as a traditional burial in western culture. However, as more people are opting for cremation these days, it’s important that you’re able to differentiate between myths and facts about this process. Some people may tell you that being cremated prevents you from having certain things done in your memory, which could make it stressful for you to decide on your arrangements when you’re doing your funeral preplanning. Read More»
Cremation is increasingly being popular for many families when choosing a way to memorialize their deceased loved one. Even though the traditional burial remains to be the first go-to option for final needs, cremation is slowly keeping up. Among the many reasons as to why families are starting to consider cremation is convenience.
Fewer Requirements
Cremation is convenient because it has fewer requirements. The family does not need to prepare a casket, burial vault, headstone, and cemetery lot. Read More»
