Pets are family. When these beloved four-legged family members pass many people want to memorialize them in a dignified and special way. There are hundreds of different urns available for pet ashes, including ones made from wood and other materials that...
Scattering ashes is something that many families do after their loved one or pet is cremated. Based on the National Funeral Director’s Association (NFDA) 2019 Consumer Awareness and Preferences Survey, almost half of people who are cremated are scattered at...
More and more Americans are choosing to be cremated and this trend is expected to continue in the coming years. According to the National Funeral Directors’ Association (NFDA), only 25% of Americans were cremated in 1999, which increased to over...
When a friend has a family member or pet pass it can be a challenge to find words to express sympathy. Some people will call or see the friend in person and say something simple such as “I’m sorry for...
It can be a great honor to be asked to deliver a eulogy at a funeral for a family member, friend, or acquaintance. It is one of the last gifts you can give and can be a beautiful and meaningful...
Cremation recently surpassed burial as the leading choice of Americans. This is primarily due to the lower cost of cremation (vs burial) and because families are less traditional today than in the past. This trend is expected to continue and...
More than half of all people who pass in the U.S. today are choosing to be cremated, up from just 25% in 1999. And, according to the National Funeral Director’s Association (NFDA), nearly 80% of Americans are expected to choose...
There is a major national trend in the United States - more people are choosing cremation over burial for themselves and their family members. According to the National Funeral Directors’ Association, nearly 80 percent of Americans will choose cremation by...
In many parts of the country, Fall is a time when leaves turn brilliant colors and make for a spectacular sight to see! Surprisingly, most of these amazing colors have been in the leaves all Summer long, however, we don’t...
