Archive for March 2017

After a cremation, some families decide that scattering ashes in some favorite place in nature is the right way to honor the life of their departed loved one. Cremated remains consist of a few pounds of nontoxic minerals. Thus, the practice of spreading ashes is generally regarded as an eco-friendly and safe choice. It’s just…

Like most pieces of good writing, an obituary should tell a story. The author of the obituary is free to compose an obituary in any style that honors the deceased person and respects the sensitivities of survivors. The tone could be very serious or even a bit humorous, depending upon the subject and survivors. Like…

Traditionally, people hold funeral services before they bury a body. However in recent times, many families find that it makes more sense to plan a quick, simple cremation as soon as possible. This task is made even easier if the cremation was planned in advance, but even without preplanning, cremation can be done quickly. A…

In most cases, people have a lot of freedom with the type of urn that they can choose to store cremation ashes. Choosing the right one will depend upon taste and use more than anything. Some materials that are used to create urns include glass, wood, and even paper products. If you plan to store…