Cremation stones and ash scattering are both meaningful ways to honor a loved one, and many families choose to combine the two rather than choose only one. Stones are a keepsake you can keep for years (even generations) to come. ...
Caring for a memorial tree does not end after its first growing season. Continued watering, proper mulching, careful pruning, and routine health checks can help the young tree establish strong roots and mature into a lasting living tribute. After one...
Magnolia trees symbolize dignity, perseverance, beauty, and enduring love, making them meaningful choices for families looking for a memorial tree for a departed loved one. Choosing a memorial tree is about more than symbolism, however, and it’s essential to pick...
Even with death, people can still have a negative impact on the environment - if you’re buried you could be using up wood and metal resources (with a casket and vault) and be filled with embalming fluid that can eventually...
If you’ve never planted a tree before, it can be helpful to prepare beforehand, especially if you are planting during a memorial ceremony. It’s actually very common that a person’s first time planting a tree is a memorial tree; many...
As humans, we are instinctively drawn to water. We drink water, play in it, travel on it, and lay our dead to rest in water. Being attracted to water isn’t just a survival mechanism, it reflects our body’s internal makeup. Up to 60%...
Coming to terms with the loss of a loved one can be a challenging and often overwhelming experience. Establishing a tangible, comforting touchstone can give us much-needed strength, courage, and support as we learn to heal and process our unique...
Many of us have experienced the death of a loved one. When this happens, there are many important decisions that need to be made, including what type of casket (if they chose burial), or urn or keepsake (if cremation is...
As more and more families choose cremation over burial for their loved ones, the popularity of keepsakes continues to increase. Cremation keepsakes are small memorial items that can be ordered in multiples and shared among family and friends so each...
