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How to Dispose of Cremation Ashes

Man resting hand on cremated ashes at funeralWhen a loved one dies and wishes to be cremated, you have to determine how to deal with the ashes. Ideally, the person will have made his wishes known before his passing, but you might have the make the decision yourself. In this case, thinking about what the person would have liked should be the major factor in your decisionTraditional MethodsIt's customary to scatter ashes in a location the deceased family member enjoyed…

What Can Be Done With Cremation Ashes?

During the cremation process, the body of the deceased gets reduced to bone fragments. These bone fragments are further reduced in size with the help of certain machineries. The final product looks like fine sand and is known as cremated remains. Usually white in color, the cremated remains will weigh between 4lbs to 8lbs depending upon the body structure of the deceased. The cremated remains are…

5 Alternative Versions of Standard Funeral Songs You Should Consider

When planning a loved ones memorial service or tribute video, selecting the music is a deeply personal decision. The funeral music should reflect the decedent’s personality and help mourners…

Know Your Rights When Shopping for a Funeral Home [SPONSORED]

As a consumer, you have rights and the treatment of your loved one’s remains is protected in many ways. Here are some of the protections provided for the deceased. The Funeral Rule There is no “con…

10 funeral home realities you probably never wanted to know

As Halloween approaches and the fall decor goes up, we find ourselves surrounded by pumpkins, scary movies and mountains of candy.

Custom Memorials & Your Guide to Popular Headstone Symbols

With the extensive selection of custom memorials, almost any symbol or message can be added to stone grave markers. However, despite a plethora of options, there are

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Cemetery Etiquette: What you Need to Know for that Cemetery Trip

Gravestones can have useful information that could help you break through a brick wall, and grow your family tree. Although not all cemeteries are local to your area, with sites like FindAGrave.com , distant gravestones are made available to you online. If you’re lucky and find that a gravestone you are looking for is near you, there are some things you’ll first need to know before you visit the cemetery. With these quick tips, you’ll be ‘graving’ in no timeBe RespectfulThis…

You've Got to See These Photos of Azaleas at Bonaventure Cemetery

Bonaventure Cemetery is full of historic headstones and gorgeous Spanish moss. During springtime, Bonaventure becomes a wonderland vibrant with azaleas.

Eco-friendly cemeteries? More people preferring ‘green’ over standard burials.

Such internments use biodegradable shrouds and caskets, no embalming and other environmentally focused methods.

Do You Know the Lubbock Cemetery Angel's Creepy Story?

There is a strange story about the big angel statue at the City of Lubbock Cemetery.

This Is Probably The Most High-Tech Cemetery In the World

The Ruriden columbarium, operated by the Koukokuji Buddhist Temple in Tokyo, is as futuristic as the capital of Japan itself. Believe it or not, this is a cemetery.

MIKE MASTERSON: New burial method could be good for environment

As time itself and today's culture change faster than most can keep pace with, it's no surprise that even traditional ways we've laid loved ones to eternal rest could be dramatically evolving.

The Sanctity of a Cemetery: Remembering Souls Who Need Prayers

A few days ago, I felt the weight of the world on my shoulders. Everything in life felt too much, too hard, too overwhelming. Objectively, I knew things could have been much worse; yet my mind felt clouded and heavy. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t shake the darkness. It was the first …

10 of the Best Books Featuring Cemeteries

Whether you're into horror or avoid the creepy stuff, we've got some excellent books featuring cemeteries, from middle grade to adult tales.

Burial Pods Could Turn Cemeteries Into Forests

Cemeteries take up a lot of space, and cremating one person can take as much energy as that person used in a month back when they were alive.Now, tw