After centuries of having been considered a taboo practice by many countries and cultures, cremation continues to rise steadily in popularity throughout North America, according to a number of studies. As those born during the Baby Boomer era continue to age and reach what they consider their twilight years, cremation is being seen as more…

Cremation has been continuing to rise in popularity in America considering the process is affordable and convenient for those looking for a simple, worry-free cremation for themselves or their loved ones. Traditional funerals can be quite costly, especially considering you can usually end up paying more for embalming services, a casket, and a burial plot.…

When a loved one has passed away, you and your family may be faced with scheduling demands when it comes to making cremation and memorial service arrangements. In some cases, the rush to cremate an individual may partly be due to religious customs and preferences, while in other cases, out-of-town friends and family members who…

Including your family members in a memorial service following cremation is an ideal way to allow your family to show their love and support for one another after losing a loved one. In most cases, close friends and family members want to become involved in the memorial service so they can contribute to the process…

In your time of grief after losing a loved one, the last thing you may be willing to face is the burden of having to make cremation and funeral arrangements. If your loved one failed to pre-plan their cremation, you may be scrambling to make arrangements that your loved one would have appreciated, while also…

Pre-planning a green cremation and memorial service is an act that can lessen the burden for your family at the time of your passing. Not only will pre-planning your cremation relieve some of the stress your family may experience in the days following your passing, but it can help save costs for you and your…

As cremation continues to grow in popularity throughout North America, so is the percentage of cremains that are being left unclaimed. Year after year, cremains are going unclaimed at cremation providers, funeral homes, and at local and state agencies. Sometimes, the family members legally responsible for picking up cremains assume they have already been buried…

Considering the ever-growing popularity of cremation, the development and purchasing of urns is also steadily on the rise. Environmentally-conscious friends and family members are opting for wooden cremation urns for their loved ones, whereas those who wish to keep the ashes of their loved ones nearby or have plans to scatter ashes often opt for…

Cremation urns are available in a variety of different sizes based on the amount of ashes produced and on your plans for your loved one’s cremains. After your loved one has been cremated, your cremation provider will return their ashes to you in a temporary container, so it will be important for you to choose…

Coping with the death of a loved one can be difficult, overwhelming, and stressful. As you grieve your loss within the first several days of their passing, the last responsibilities you may want to have are arranging their cremation, organizing an honorable memorial service, and dealing with their finances. To help you with the financial…