Burying your loved one shouldn’t be difficult on your finances. For anyone experiencing difficulty with the expenses associated with cremation planning, several options exist that may help you defray the costs. The city or county office has cremation assistance for struggling families. Ask to speak to a representative about cremation assistance and how to apply. If you meet their criteria, the county will pay for the service. The national government…

Planning a memorial service for a loved one can be stressful, and sometimes the anxiety is compounded whenever cremation is chosen. If you’re in this situation, you may be wondering how to break the news to other family members who may be opposed to the idea. The following suggestions will help you discuss cremation plans with others so that they will be more accepting and supportive of the decision. If…

Part of cremation planning involves considering where to put the deceased’s remains, which are known as cremains. Because cremains are inert and pose no hazards, you do not have to rush into a decision right away. In fact, you can postpone the final decision so that you can evaluate all the possibilities and choose the option that your loved one would prefer. Scattering You can scatter the cremains on land,…

Today many people are beginning to understanding all the advantages that cremation offers them for end-of-life planning. Each year more people are choosing cremation over a traditional burial. Currently in some states such as Arizona, Hawaii, and Oregon, more than half of all burials are cremations. Cremation is cost effective Depending on the funeral arrangements chosen by the family, opting for cremation can save a family substantial burial costs when…

In our previous post on eco-friendly cremation, we discussed how new cremation techniques can be a better option for those whose loved ones were environmentally conscious. Many people are unclear on the benefits of this alternative method of cremation. The concept behind “green” cremation (which is how many people refer to it) is that many people do not want to further impact the environment after they have passed on. In…

In this day and age where natural resources, carbon footprints, and our impact on the environment have become such important concerns, the topic of eco-friendly cremation has also seen a rise in interest. Currently, there are two general forms of cremation that fall under the heading of eco-friendly, and a cremation alternative that is even greener. The first form of environmentally friendly cremation that might interest someone looking to be…

Though it may not be pleasant to think about, there will come a time when most of us have to start the process of planning a memorial service for a loved one. If you find yourself facing this tragic situation and are not sure what to do next, this list will help guide you through some of the decisions that need to be made. The first step, of course, is…

Those that have served our Great Nation deserve the utmost respect upon their passing. It is with a heavy heart loved ones must commit their beloved deceased to ground. One must take into account the deceased’s final wishes, and if cremation is the option you and your family have chosen, rest assured your loved one will receive the utmost in care and respect. As of late, cremation services have become…

People often wonder about the best methods for scattering ashes after a cremation. If your loved one has expressed a desire to have their remains scattered in lieu of a traditional burial, the following methods of ash scattering may help you plan a meaningful tribute to the departed. Casting ashes: This refers to simply tossing the ashes up into the wind. It’s important to check wind direction and to cast…

The Cremation Association of North America reports that more than 40 percent of all funerals now include cremation. That’s a sharp increase from 1960, when a mere three percent of all funerals involved cremation. Several things have led to more people making cremation plans than in years past, and there’s no sign this trend is slowing down any. The economy has definitely caused more people to consider cremation. Traditional funerals…

For many families, the death of a loved one can create a financial hardship due to the cost of a funeral or end-of-life medical bills. Others may have no life insurance or cash available to provide the deceased with an elaborate memorial service. If you’re in this situation, you should know that there are low-cost or no-cost cremation options available under certain circumstances. Medical researchers across the country are always…

One out of two individuals in the United States now prefers cremation over burial, according to statistics outlined in Josh Sanburn’s “The New American Way of Death.” As cremation has become a popular alternative to traditional burial, there are many different ways to honor the cremains of a loved one. Deciding on the proper and legal cremation ash-scattering location can be tricky, and it is recommended you speak with your…

Choosing the right ash-scattering location for your loved one can be a difficult decision. In order to make that choice easier, a new company called Holy Land Ash Scattering is offering their services to families. This firm will take an individual’s remains and scatter them in a location that is ripe in Biblical history. Remains will be placed in a memorial garden that sits atop a hill overlooking the Sea…