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»
if you are having your first experience with planning a funeral, arranging services with funeral homes may be daunting. You’re planning the memorial of a person who was loved by many people, and there are lots of things to think about. The following are some common questions that come up in initial consultations with funeral homes:
Where (Geographically) Should You Hold a Funeral?
The geographic issue is one that has come up more and more often. Read More»
The process of scattering the cremated remains of a loved one is the culmination of the series of challenging days that you’ve had since the loved one’s passing. Whether there has been a large funeral or just a small gathering with immediate family, visiting an area that held importance to your late family member and releasing the remains into the air is a solemn ceremony. It’s important to think about who will actually do this job. Read More»
In the digital age, traditions of the past are nothing like they used to be. This also applied to the world of cremation services. Traditionally, cremated remains of loved ones were placed in a urn or some type of special keepsake box. When this was the case, it allowed people to have a nice little memorial for their loved ones. As technology advanced, so did the ability to present cremated remains in a number of different ways. Read More»
When you attend funeral services, regardless of how well you knew the person being memorialized, your lone priority should be to support the person’s surviving family members and convey your sympathy. It may occasionally be tempting to use the occasion to discuss other matters, and while some small talk or casual banter before and after the service might be acceptable if the family goes along with it, you shouldn’t show up to the service with an agenda. Read More»
One of the materials that is most often associated with a casket is wood. However, there are many other materials that caskets might be made out of, such as metal, fiberglass or biodegradable materials. The materials that you choose for a casket will affect the appearance of the casket and will also affect the impact that the casket has on the environment.
Wood
Wooden caskets are often used because they have a comfortable and luxurious look that is reminiscent of hardwood furniture. Read More»
Are you and your family members going through a hard time because your beloved dog has died? Saying goodbye to somebody who has been a part of your family is difficult, for sure. Here are some ideas that might help you to go forward without your pet.
Start With Personal Time - Of course, you need your very own time to grieve, but it’s good to spend one-on-one time with each of your children, too. Read More»
