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…

  Once you have made the decision to cremate a loved one, the next concern that often arises is how to handle the ashes. For families wishing to keep the remains of a loved one, a variety of cremation keepsakes are available. Due to the overwhelming number of companies that offer products to memorialize your loved one, we would like to provide a quick overview of what is available to…

  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 do not know where to begin. The following information will help you begin the process…

  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 remains of their loved ones in a biodegradable container with a mixture of coconut shell,…

  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 by adding their ashes to a painting or portrait. Cremation artwork, or cremation paintings, allow…

  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 the service, while also allowing them to mourn and grieve in an honorable manner. The…

  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. A business based in Newport, Minnesota, called Eternal Ware has found a new creative way…

  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 ago, only 27 percent of Americans chose cremation over funerals. Today, that number has risen…

  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 trying to figure out the most ideal location or method that will respectably honor your…

  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 (unless you’ve chosen simple cremations). A rental casket is a temporary casket that your loved…