How Will You Mark The Grave?

Posted on 9 December 2022

Due to the lack of frequent exposure, many people are unfamiliar with many terms used by the funeral industry. For example, people use the words grave markers, headstones, and grave monuments interchangeably. While all three serve the purpose of marking and honoring those who have died, they are not the same things. Here are a few differences between them.  What Are Headstones? Probably the most common of the three grave site memorials are headstones which are sometimes also referred to as tombstones. [Read More]

Tips To Make Sure You And Your Family Will Be Happy With Your Cremation And Funeral

Posted on 1 August 2022

Cremation is sometimes seen as an alternative option compared to a traditional funeral and burial with a casket, but plenty of people today are choosing this option because of its affordability as well as the additional options it can provide during a difficult time. If you are considering cremation for yourself after you pass, there are some things you can think about or discuss with your family while you are still here in order to make sure that your end-of-life plans go the way you want them to. [Read More]

Reasons To Ask Your Family To Have You Cremated

Posted on 25 May 2022

If you are ready to start thinking about your end-of-life plans, such as what you would like to have for a funeral, you will want to consider the option of cremation. The more you know about cremation, the more you may see why it is becoming such a popular choice for many people. To help you have a better understanding as to why you may want to ask your family to have you cremated when you do someday pass away, you will want to check out the following points: [Read More]

How To Plant A Tree Over Cremated Ashes

Posted on 9 December 2021

It can be difficult to know what to do with the ashes of a loved one after their cremation. There is a range of options available, from simply keeping the urn at home to having the ashes made into jewelry or a personal keepsake. There are even more extravagant options, such as having the ashes launched into space. Many families choose to form a living memorial out of their loved one's ashes, involving burying the ashes in the backyard, followed by planting a tree over the ashes. [Read More]

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Comparing Cremation and Burial

Hello, I am Jo Belencia. I would like to explore the pros and cons of burial and cremation. I am mostly creating this site for myself as I am having trouble making this difficult choice. I do hope that my discoveries will help my readers also come to a conclusion about the best option for them. All of my relatives chose burial over cremation due to their religious beliefs. I do not have those beliefs restricting my decision, so I want to make the right choice for my surviving family members. I will discuss the differences between these two options and explore the techniques used for each one. I will also explore ways to bring up this tough topic with family. Please visit this site on a regular basis to learn all you can about cremation and burial. Thanks.

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