Best Place to Scatter Ashes Wednesday, August 12, 2015 Although cremation recently surpassed burial as the most popular end-of-life request, cremation can sometimes lack the finality we need to reach acceptance. Grief is often overshadowed by the onslaught of decisions, but cremation can still provide a sense of comfort if you decide to scatter your loved one’s ashes. Ash scattering can be personal and poignant in ways that burials are not.
Cremation is becoming a popular alternative to traditional burials. By 2017, it is estimated that half of all American people will choose cremation over a traditional burial as a way to handle their remains.
Americans are choosing cremation for a few reasons.
You may think that after you die, you can rest easy because you are no longer involved with the living world. In reality, your death and subsequent funeral still affects the people around you.
In addition, you may want your arrangements and assets to be taken care of in a certain way.
People visit the graves of their loved ones for a variety of reasons: Some go because they feel more connected. They sit in silence or talk as if the deceased were there listening to them. Others go to remember their loved ones on important dates.
Most bereavement experts agree that visiting the gravesite can be a great comfort to kids and a good time for parents to address unanswered questions. Any age is appropriate if a child is willing to go and doesn’t seem fearful or anxious. Dr. Alan Wolfelt, a noted grief counselor, has said, “Anyone old enough to love is old enough to grieve.”
A cemetery is a peaceful place for families to grieve and visit their loved ones. Some travel hours or days just to pay their respects to friends and family that were often lost too soon. When visiting a final resting place, it’s important to be respectful to both the living and the dead.
Headstone Maintenance Wednesday, July 1, 2015 After laying your loved one to rest, you may wonder how to keep his or her grave in pristine condition. Headstone maintenance is an important responsibility. Some cemeteries and funeral providers may claim that they are not responsible for headstone purchases elsewhere, but cleaning a headstone is not as difficult as it might seem.
Burial vs. Cremation Wednesday, June 24, 2015 With the rising costs of funeral expenses, many Americans find themselves torn between burial and cremation. In this article, we will review the primary differences between burial and cremation, as well as the benefits and drawbacks of choosing either as your end-of-life request. Keep reading to learn more.
Losing a loved one is never easy, especially with the onslaught of decisions, funeral services, and final wishes that are left to resolve. After organizing a burial or cremation, it is important to locate the deceased’s documents. Many people leave wills with specific funeral plans or special requests.
Keeping a headstone clean at the cemetery is the of your family more than the people who keep the grounds. Cemeteries are so large that groundskeepers will have a hard time cleaning your headstone.
Your family spent a good bit of money on the headstone, and you should think of ways you can keep it clean when you visit the cemetery.
