The family of a deceased loved one is left with many decisions to make. Many people are making the choice to have their loved ones cremated. Cremation offers several advantages over traditional burial, one of which is a affordable. Many different factors help contribute to the budget-friendly of cremation services Kansas City, MO. Transportation The transportation of the body and/or urn depends on the location at the time of the…
Read MoreWhile many people are familiar with traditional funeral planning, they may be unaware as to what constitutes good cremation planning. With the number of families choosing cremation on the rise, it makes sense to know what to expect when you are considering cremation services Independence, MO option for yourself or for a loved one. When, where and how to scatter ashes should figure into cremation planning. There are no right…
Read MoreThe National Cemetery Administration is overseen by the Department of Veteran’s Affairs. This agency is responsible for maintaining more than 130 national gravesites in 39 different states as well as the territory of Puerto Rico. While these gravesites have typically received only intact remains, many of them are now expanding to include cremated remains. In addition, several national cemeteries around the country have decided to accept only cremains in cremation…
Read MoreWhen planning a cremation memorial service, one of the biggest concerns many people have is how the deceased will be displayed. Since viewing the body provides closure for friends and family members, a common fear is that cremation will not provide this opportunity. However, when you are planning a cremation, you have a number of options to consider that can help accommodate the wishes of friends and family members. A…
Read MoreWhen you lose a loved one, there are many decisions to be made quickly and definitively. Understanding your options for choosing cremation urns may help make the process a little easier at funeral homes Independence, MO. The first consideration is whether the urn will be displayed, buried, or used temporarily to transport the cremains for scattering. If you wish to display the urn, choose something with a design and style…
Read MoreFamilies that experience the loss of philanthropically minded loved ones may want to consider using whole-body donation and cremation services Independence, MO. These services offer an opportunity to honor the person’s memory, help others and reduce end-of-life associated costs. For those not familiar with it, whole-body donation is a program that is designed to assist medical professionals and students with their research. There are programs devoted to the donation process…
Read MoreMemorializing Your Loved One with Jewelry Who says you have to scatter the cremated ashes of your loved one, or store them in a traditional urn? As cremation becomes increasingly popular in the United States, businesses have found creative ways to help you memorialize your loved one – including jewelry! A number of jewelry businesses and websites specialize in cremation and can work with you on having the ashes of…
Read MoreThe advantages of cremation in remembering a loved one Deciding how a loved one should best be honored can be difficult for those family members left behind. Cremation offers several advantages that may help better celebrate the deceased person’s life than traditional burial methods. Many families appreciate that cremation is a clean process that has less impact on the environment than traditional burial. Burial plots take up space that can…
Read MorePlanning a stress-free funeral Losing a loved one is a life-changing event. Even if it comes at the end of a long, painful illness, the hurt and sense of loss that accompanies their passing almost always comes as a shock to those surviving. To compound the issue, a funeral often has to be fully planned in the following days, while family members are still dealing with the emotional aftermath. Relatives…
Read MoreFinding Funeral Homes, Independence, MO For families considering funeral homes in Independence, MO, there are many options. But for families looking for an alternative to the traditional funeral homes in Independence, MO, Heartland Cremation & Burial Society may be best option. Today, the price of a funeral in Independence, MO has more than doubled over the past ten years. That’s why more and more Independence, Missouri families have trusted Heartland…
Read MoreFor more and more families in Kansas City, cremation is an ever growing choice for family’s loved ones. But how do families choose which funeral home or cremation services is right for them? We believe several factors should be considered when making that important choice. To learn more about Heartland Cremation & Burial Society’s simple, affordable & worry free cremation options for Kansas City families, select the button below. Kansas…
Read MoreThe General Price List The General PriceList (GPL) is the key stone of the Funeral Rule. It must contain identifying information (see page 6), itemized prices for the various goods and services that you sell (see pages 9-13), and other important disclosures (see pages 6-9). The GPL enables consumers to comparison shop and to purchase, on an itemized basis, only the goods and services they want. Who Gets a GPL?…
Read MoreGreen cremation is a newer option for those looking to reduce the environmental impact of their loved one’s funeral. It also provides an alternative to traditional burial or a standard cremation. The process involves using natural, environmentally-friendly materials such as wood and cardboard in place of metal urns and concrete vaults. This reduces emissions into the environment by up to 90%. What is green cremation? Choosing to cremate your loved…
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