Trees play an important role in human spirituality with their beauty, abundant nature, and strength. Trees have offered humanity shelter, food, and inspiration for countless generations. Evergreen trees are no different. While they have different meanings in different cultures, the...
As cremation continues to become more common in the United States and abroad, more and more families are asking questions around transporting ashes of a loved one. Is it legal to take ashes on an airplane? Can a loved one's ashes be...
Losing someone you love or care deeply about is very painful. You may experience all kinds of difficult emotions, and it may feel like the pain and sadness you're experiencing will never let up. These are normal reactions to a...
While you can’t time when you’ll need to plan a memorial, having one in the Fall offers opportunities for symbolism. Fall is when nature starts to become dormant and transition from the hot Summer to the cold of Winter. Trees...
As diverse as humanity is, one of the things every culture has in common are traditions and rituals around death. It is a human instinct to honor and memorialize the dead, and all of humanity is united in this instinct...
With the tap of a button, you can now quickly and easily record the exact GPS coordinates, date and time of your loved one’s memorial in nature! This is all made possible by the new Ecorial® app. With this app,...
The days of the traditional casket burial are dwindling. While still practiced, of course, many more people are choosing alternative burial methods. Cremation is by far the most popular option, because of its lower cost and smaller ecological footprint, among...
Choosing to adopt a pet is the easy part of bringing an animal into your home. Your heart is open and full of joy, even if deciding to adopt took some time and effort. Some people can make lighting fast...
Even when wildly different, all cultures share a common desire to memorialize their dead. While the reasons might be different, as not all cultures believe in life after death, humanity is united in its ritualization of death. Here in the...
