For those who are grieving, it is hard enough to make it through each new day. Facing a new year without a loved one can be especially depressing. While friends may be full of optimism of what the new year will bring, the mourner sees...
As the popular holiday song tells us, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” Most years, you would probably agree. Even for Scrooges, it’s hard not to smile “with the kids jingle-belling.” But for those who have experienced the death of a loved one,...
The holiday season is here – a handful of weeks during the year when families are more likely to get together. This year, please consider using part of your precious time with loved ones to have an important conversation about how they want to be...
November is National Hospice Month. You may think that has little to do with cremation– that the need for hospice has already passed when aCremation’s services are needed. In fact, the opposite is true. At aCremation, much of our time and energy goes toward tending to...
Planes, Trains…And Remains August is a big vacation month for many families. Some of my family’s best memories (and photos!) came from vacations we experienced. Returning to the places where wonderful memories were made is a common way to celebrate the life of a loved one...
After deciding on cremation, one of the next choices you’ll need to make is what kind of urn will hold the remains. There are many factors to consider when selecting an urn, including what it’s made of, color and shape. Also, what will fit in...