Can Gold Teeth be Removed Before Cremation?

May 26, 2015

If you or your loved one have gold teeth or gold cavity fillings, you may be curious about whether it’s possible to have gold teeth extracted before the cremation process. If your loved one has gold teeth, you may be interested in holding on to them for remembrance purposes, or in having the gold melted and reshaped into jewelry or another keepsake. Or perhaps, you want to trade gold teeth…

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First-Ever Evidence of Cremation Discovered by British Archaeologists

May 18, 2015

Cremation was first introduced to the United States by Dr. Julius LeMoyne, who built the first-ever crematory in Washington, Pennsylvania in 1876. According to the Cremation Association of North America, the earliest cremations in history occurred during the Stone Age around 3000 BC in Europe and throughout the Near East. However, new evidence has recently come to light that reveals cremation could have been around centuries earlier around 5600 BC,…

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New Cremation Garden Requires the Use of GPS

May 13, 2015

Cremation allows families to customize their final farewells to loved ones when it comes time to scatter ashes. Families can scatter their loved one’s cremains in the ocean, send cremains off to space in fireworks, or bury cremains in a columbarium niche. Now, a new cremation garden in Oklahoma City allows you to bury cremains and find them later on using satellite GPS. Reflection Pointe Cremation Garden is owned and…

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Why Cremation Continues to Soar in Popularity

May 5, 2015

Though the funeral industry has managed to stay more or less traditional for the last several decades, the time has finally come in which the industry is being forced to deal with trends just like any other industry. Now that the American economy is back on the rise, funeral directors are having to battle the popularity of cremation, which has risen within the last few years due to being a…

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The Difference Between Trenching, Raking, and Casting Cremains

April 21, 2015

Cremation offers endless benefits to families of loved ones, including the ability to be as creative as desired when scattering cremains. Most people know very little about how to scatter cremains outside of what they’ve seen in the movies and on television, but fortunately, the sky is literally the limit when it comes to your options. Saying goodbye to your loved one can be difficult, but knowing the difference between…

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Kansas Man uses Cremains to Create Glass Keepsakes

April 14, 2015

One of the most revered benefits associated with cremation is having the ability to be as creative as desired when it comes to scattering ashes, or cremains. You can choose to have your ashes scattered at sea, in the air, or at one or more of your favorite places on Earth. Now, thanks to a Kansas man named Vaughn Evans, you can have your ashes turned into one or more…

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Biodegradable Urn Manufacturer Turns Ashes into Trees

April 7, 2015

Saying a final farewell to your loved one can be difficult as it is, and some families struggle with saying goodbye if they’re faced with burying their loved ones into the ground or scattering their ashes. However, if you’re looking for a way to keep the ashes of your loved one nearby, you can now have your loved one’s ashes placed into a special type of biodegradable urn that turns…

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3 Reasons to Plan Your Own Cremation and Memorial Service

March 27, 2015

Not many people like to think about the day they will pass away, as the very thought might invoke feelings of sadness and regret. In fact, the majority of US individuals fail to make cremation and memorial arrangements, which means that when they finally do pass away, their family members are tasked with the responsibility. While this happens quite commonly, the fact is that you know yourself better than anyone…

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The First Steps to Take When a Loved One Passes

March 19, 2015

At the moment you learn a loved one has passed, the first feelings you may experience could be a combination of sadness, grief, and shock — even if your loved one may have been ill and had already made end-of-life arrangements. Unfortunately, we can lose a loved one at any time, even when we’re least prepared. In some cases, you may be the person who happens to be spending time…

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How to Place Cremains into a Cremation Urn

March 10, 2015

After your loved one has been cremated, your cremation provider or funeral director will provide you with their ashes, or cremains, which will be sealed in a plastic bag or container. Some people find that transferring cremains to an urn is emotionally challenging, and either ask for assistance from their cremation provider or ask for help from friends and family members. However, if you have decided to place your loved…

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Incorporating Cremains in a Memorial Garden

March 2, 2015

After your loved one has been cremated and you’ve held a memorial service in their honor, you may be indecisive about what you want to do with their ashes, or cremains. Since cremation has become America’s new favorite, eco-friendly way to say good-bye to loved ones, there are now many creative ways you can scatter and use cremains, depending on the interests your loved one had throughout life. Those who…

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Practicing Proper Etiquette at Cremation Ceremonies

February 23, 2015

In the United States, most people are making cremation part of their final wishes in place of a traditional funeral and burial. Considering cremation is so vastly different from a traditional funeral, cremation and memorial service etiquette is also just as different, and is largely based on a family’s unique cultural traditions. Additionally, memorial services are generally more casual than traditional funerals, and allow more time for guests, friends, and…

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Interesting Facts About the Cremation Process

February 17, 2015

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 of a convenient practice, especially in regards to the financial aspect. While interesting stories about…

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Do you Qualify for Government Subsidies for Cremation?

February 11, 2015

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. However, if you are a United States resident and currently receive Medicaid benefits, it’s possible…

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How to Quickly Make Cremation and Memorial Arrangements

February 4, 2015

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 plan on attending the memorial service may need to adhere to strict work and traveling…

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