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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…

  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…

  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…

  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…

  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…

  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…

  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…

  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…

  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…

  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…