Whether you’re in the process of pre-planning your own cremation or funeral, or making arrangements for a loved one, dealing with cremation providers and funeral homes can sometimes be overwhelming. In addition to having to plan a memorial service or viewing, you may also be tasked with having to choose an urn or casket. Plus, you may have to spend extra time reviewing the fees and services associated with the…

A biodegradable urn is an urn made from eco-friendly materials such as leaves, untreated wood, paper, and other recycled and natural elements that can decompose when buried into the ground. Biodegradable urns are ideal for those who want to reduce their carbon footprint, and for those who want to travel by air with their loved one’s cremains. Biodegradable urns are also ideal for those who are unsure what to do…

If your loved one has been cremated and you have chosen to store their cremains in an urn, it’s important that you learn how to care for and maintain the urn so it can stay in top condition for many years to come. Since urns are all made from different types of materials, the steps for taking care of your urn will depend largely on its style. In most cases,…

When you lose a loved one, sometimes making cremation and memorial service arrangements can be overwhelming during your grieving period. Many cremation and burial societies are devoted to making your final goodbye as easy and as worry-free as possible, but in the event you want to make sure you’re making the best possible arrangements, it’s important to know more about what goes into planning a memorial service. Here are four…

Shopping for your loved one’s cremation urn can be an emotional experience. Not only may you still be mourning over your loss, but you may also feel pressured in regards to choosing an urn that best memorializes your loved one in an honorable manner. When shopping for an urn, especially on the Internet, there are questions you should ask to make sure that the urn you are purchasing is ideal…

In recent years, the Internet has made the general shopping experience much easier and far more convenient for many Americans. When a loved one has been cremated, family members can now choose from hundreds of online vendors that specialize in urns and no longer have to visit their local cremation providers to select the urn that best memorializes their loved one. While shopping online is associated with multiple benefits, friends…

According to nonprofit organ and tissue recovery organizations, just one organ donor can save up to eight lives, whereas a tissue donor could save the lives of at least 50 people. However, many Americans do not sign up for organ and tissue donation, and as a result, 18 people die everyday because an organ was not made available in time to save their lives. When planning for your funeral or…

According to a new study conducted by LifeWay Research, the overall American attitude toward cremation is continuing to shift and evolve in favor of the process. As the years pass, more and more people are starting to choose cremation over traditional burial. LifeWay Research decided to conduct the survey on cremation after the Cremation Association of North America reported that 43.5 percent of Americans chose cremation in 2012, which was…

In the United States, the average funeral service costs about $8,000. Often included in the total funeral cost are non-refundable service fees, casket and embalming fees, fees for facility and ceremony use, fees for the use of a hearse, and more. Though some cremation and burial societies offer more affordable funeral options, working with many funeral homes can become costly. However, thanks to the rise of cremation and to more…

Losing a loved one could be one of the most painful and difficult events you may ever experience from an emotional standpoint. After your loved one’s passing, it may be difficult to think about and prepare a simple cremation and memorial service arrangements. However, losing a loved one who lives in a location far away or in another state can make your loss even more difficult to bear, especially when…

As cremation becomes increasingly popular in American culture, fewer people are sticking purely to tradition when it comes to planning a memorial service or funeral. However, those who want to honor their loved one’s wishes in regards to holding a traditional service, or have family members who prefer tradition, often look for ways to mix a traditional memorial service with customization. Some religions still turn to tradition for funeral and…

  For those who have lost loved ones, visiting the graveside weeks and months after the funeral is often a part of the grieving process. Families that are left to mourn those who are cremated, however, may feel they don’t have a “place” to grieve. Having a place to visit their loved ones can be comforting – it gives others a quiet place to talk to the departed or simply…

  Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult things in life. The decisions that must be made in the wake of this event are numerous and confusing. How do you best honor your loved one’s life? Cremation, which is increasingly popular, is an eco-friendly choice that is also more economical than a traditional burial. But cremation presents its own questions as well. What do you do with…

  Losing a loved one is one of the hardest situations we encounter in life. As we begin the process of final planning, many considerations must be weighed: how to honor a loved one in a way that reflects their personality, how the family can best pay their respects, and what type of memoriam is most suitable. When considering cremation, one aspect of the process deals with choosing the vessel…

  When someone passes, there are a number of difficult decisions to be made. Who will share the news with other friends and family members, who will handle the funeral planning, and how to memorialize your loved one are just a few considerations to be dealt with during this difficult time. The grieving process is even more burdensome when the deceased did not have life insurance. In these situations, it…