After deciding on cremation, one of the next choices you’ll need to make is what kind of urn will hold the remains. There are many factors to consider when selecting an urn, including what it’s made of, color and shape. Also, what will fit in...
I was reminded of a popular brainteaser from my childhood today: “A man and his son were in a terrible accident. The man was horribly injured and the son was rushed into emergency surgery. The surgeon walked into the room, looked at the boy and...
[caption id="attachment_3714" align="alignright" width="300"] Image courtesy of www.yelp.com[/caption] I recently saw a great article about Baby Boomers by Sally Kane on About.com. In it, she writes, “Baby Boomers are confident, independent and self-reliant. This generation grew up in an era of reform and believe they can...
[caption id="attachment_3348" align="alignright" width="275"] Image courtesy of www.ceremoniesbydesign.ca[/caption] Over the holidays I was blessed to visit with family and friends. Being in the industry, something about cremation always comes up with someone saying, “I’ve always wondered…” Well this year, it was followed by, “Is scattering ashes...
The decision between cremating and burying loved ones remains a very personal one in the United States. Most people don’t even like to discuss their plans for their final resting place until their later years. Even then, it comes down to finances, personal preferences and religious beliefs. Studies show...
aCremation often gets asked if it is possible to view an unbembalmed body. In most cases – yes – if held soon after the death occurs. It’s important to remember that decomposition begins immediately. The longer the time between death and the viewing, the greater the...