Trying to estimate the cost of a funeral ahead of time can be a challenge. Average funeral costs are increasing and there are many things to consider. This includes if it’s going to be a cremation or burial, the urn...
Many people don’t like to think or talk about death. However, this unfortunate event is an inevitable part of every life. When the time does come for you or a family member, many decisions need to be made, including whether...
People and trees have a special relationship and are interdependent - trees release oxygen and take in carbon dioxide while people breathe in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide. In addition, people and trees have many things in common - much more...
For most people, the death of a family member or friend isn't something experienced too frequently. Therefore, there are many questions people have related to selecting a funeral home or crematory, the process of the cremation, cost of cremation, and available cremation urns...
Funeral rituals have existed in one form or another since the beginning of mankind. Throughout history there has not been a lot of innovation in the funeral industry and it has been slow to adapt. However, with the significant increase...
Pets are family. When these beloved four-legged family members pass many people want to memorialize them in a dignified and special way. There are hundreds of different urns available for pet ashes, including ones made from wood and other materials that...
Scattering ashes is something that many families do after their loved one or pet is cremated. Based on the National Funeral Director’s Association (NFDA) 2019 Consumer Awareness and Preferences Survey, almost half of people who are cremated are scattered at...
More and more Americans are choosing to be cremated and this trend is expected to continue in the coming years. According to the National Funeral Directors’ Association (NFDA), only 25% of Americans were cremated in 1999, which increased to over...
When a friend has a family member or pet pass it can be a challenge to find words to express sympathy. Some people will call or see the friend in person and say something simple such as “I’m sorry for...
