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As cremation continues to grow in popularity throughout North America, so is the percentage of cremains that are being left unclaimed. Year after year, cremains are going unclaimed at cremation providers, funeral homes, and at local and state agencies. Sometimes, the family members legally responsible for picking up cremains assume they have already been buried…

Considering the ever-growing popularity of cremation, the development and purchasing of urns is also steadily on the rise. Environmentally-conscious friends and family members are opting for wooden cremation urns for their loved ones, whereas those who wish to keep the ashes of their loved ones nearby or have plans to scatter ashes often opt for…

Cremation urns are available in a variety of different sizes based on the amount of ashes produced and on your plans for your loved one’s cremains. After your loved one has been cremated, your cremation provider will return their ashes to you in a temporary container, so it will be important for you to choose…

Coping with the death of a loved one can be difficult, overwhelming, and stressful. As you grieve your loss within the first several days of their passing, the last responsibilities you may want to have are arranging their cremation, organizing an honorable memorial service, and dealing with their finances. To help you with the financial…

One of the best ways to remember and memorialize your loved ones after they’ve passed is through photographs. Photographs can invoke happy, special memories of your loved ones and of the experiences you may have shared together. In fact, keeping photos of your loved ones around can help make sure that they are never forgotten,…

There are times in life during which you will be the person who is there to help a friend or family member grieve over the loss of a loved one. If you’ve already experienced the loss of someone close to you, then you may already have an idea of how to support those who are…

From placing cremains into fireworks, to embedding ashes in a coral reef or vinyl record, there are countless unique, creative ways to memorialize your loved one after they’ve been cremated. Now, a new startup design company in Eden Prairie, Minnesota is making customized urns using 3-D printers to help families forever capture the memories of…

When most individuals think about the outcome of cremation, they think about where and how they’re going to scatter their loved one’s ashes, or cremains. However, what many don’t know is that it’s perfectly acceptable to bury cremains, which can be done either in a private plot or privately-owned property, an urn garden plot, or…

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,…

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…