How important is leaving letters after death? We often hear from our society: “I wish my mother had written me a letter before she died.” “I always carry the letter my father wrote with me.” No one likes to consider having to say goodbye to a loved one, but writing may assist us in coming […]
Choosing an epitaph for a loved one is an important procedure for many families. Engraving on urns makes a personalized cremation urn inscribed with insightful, hilarious, irreverent, or smart remarks that embody a loved one’s personality or memory is even more fulfilling. It’s crucial to understand the engraving procedures and what materials may be etched […]
How can I be sure these are my pet ashes? Is it preferable to leave well enough alone and not ask questions when it comes to pet cremation? Or, like with any valued family member’s cremation, do you want to be certain that you get your pet ashes? In one episode from Freakonomics radio, the […]
After the death of a loved one, deciding what to do with the ashes may be extremely tough, especially if the person was a kid. You want to make the finest decision possible for their last resting place in order to honor their memory. Even if you’ve heard about cremation a thousand times, you might […]
Five years ago, the cost of cremation vs funeral rates were virtually identical. Now, the estimates for 2020 appear to be a bit different. Burials are expected to account for 37.5 percent of all burials, while cremations will account for 56.4 percent. Not only that but “the cremation rate in the United States is predicted […]
Is It Bad Luck To Keep Ashes In The House: Do Cremation Ashes Encourage Spirits to Remain at Home? It’s never easy to lose a loved one. Perhaps the most painful aspect of loss is that it is unique to each person, so there is no one-size-fits-all approach to grieving. Cremation is an old technique […]
Once the cremation is completed, the ashes are interred in a service. The ashes are gathered and buried in a permanent location during the internment of ashes ceremony. On the day of the burying, family and friends assemble at the burial site. A religious leader, funeral director, family, or anybody else who was close to […]
You’ve probably heard of a birth doula, but have you heard of a death doula? A death doula offers care towards the end of life, similar to how a birth doula accompanies women through pregnancy and delivery. Their aims are the same whether they’re called an end-of-life doula, death midwife, transition guide, soul midwife, or […]
You may have questions regarding cremation, why does cremation take so long? if you have a loved one who has requested it or if you’re looking into it as part of your own end-of-life preparation. We’ve developed a list of frequently asked questions to assist you better understanding the process, the time frame involved, and […]
What is a Keepsake Urn, and why are these little urns so popular? Small urns, tiny urns, keepsake urns, shared urns (sharing urns), and even token urns are all terms used to describe memento cremation urns or small keepsake box for ashes. These words simply allude to the urn’s size, as they only store a […]