The time after a loved one passes can be difficult and grief filled. This time can be even more stressful for those who have the responsibility of planning the cremation and memorial. Numerous decisions must be made before a service can be held, but many people find they are overwhelmed by the process and…

  More and more families are turning to cremation as a low-cost alternative to the high prices of traditional funerals. But there is a new trend growing, literally, when it comes to eco-friendly cremation: biodegradable urns that allow individuals to become a tree after they die. This process allows family members to mix the cremated…

  After you lose a loved one, sometimes it can be comforting to keep their ashes nearby in the form of a keepsake such as an urn, a necklace, and even glass artwork. Now, a new form of keepsake has been growing in popularity that allows friends and family members to memorialize their loved ones…

  Music has the ability to express and evoke emotions, and can be an ideal way to memorialize your loved one in the manner they want to be remembered. When planning a memorial service, the music you choose to play could have the ability to stimulate pleasant memories about your loved one in those attending…

  When we lose a loved one and arrange for cremation, we are gifted with the opportunity to distribute ashes in multiple different ways. We may decide to scatter a portion of the ashes at our loved one’s favorite places, and reserve another portion for use or placement in an urn, jewelry, or other keepsake.…

  Within the last decade, cremation has become increasingly popular due to its affordable costs, which are often significantly lower than traditional burial costs by several thousand dollars. The average cost of a cremation can range anywhere from $600 to $3,000, whereas the cost of a funeral with burial usually averages about $10,000. Ten years…

  After having received the ashes of your late loved one, you may feel overwhelmed with possibilities when it comes to deciding how you want to scatter their cremains. Sometimes before they pass, your loved one will specify where and how they want their cremains scattered. But most of the time, you’ll be faced with…

  If your loved one is going to be cremated, you can still arrange to have a funeral or memorial service with an open casket viewing. In most cases, cremation and burial societies will allow you to use a rental casket to help you save money on new casket fees, which can be quite costly…

  After your loved one has been cremated, you may need to travel with their ashes by plane if you live in a different state or country, or if your loved one has requested to have their ashes scattered at a specific location. When traveling by air, you must adhere to the guidelines enforced by…

  Planning your own cremation service in advance may seem like a morbid task for some and might be the last thing you want to think about. However, pre-planning a cremation service can really help out your loved ones when your time finally comes, and can help them make decisions when it comes to finalizing…