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Every culture, religion, and person holds their unique means of processing and coping with the passing of a loved one. How our experiences and emotional upbringing influence our ability to...

Life was very different in small towns across the United States a hundred years ago. Technology was meager; financial ruin seemed to be one step away; war was ongoing in...

What makes a memorial service unforgettable? What brings immense comfort and closure to a family mourning a loved one? Most often, it isn’t the floral arrangements or the service itself—but...

A memorial service is a bittersweet event. Friends, family, and loved ones are allowed to celebrate and remember the life of someone that they loved dearly and who influenced their...

Few relish thinking far into the future, to the inevitable. Yet, because the topic of death and all that surrounds it is often considered taboo, many families may find themselves...

When someone passes, it is often left to their family, loved ones, or friends to make many of the tough decisions regarding their end-of-life plans. Some may choose burial, some...

Cremation and other forms of burial are growing in popularity as an end-of-life choice. As it continues to gain popularity, we find those interested in understanding the law surrounding cremation...

Speaking on death, grief, and loss is a topic no one truly wants to face. Yet, suppose we do not communicate to our loved ones what we wish to happen...

Where cremation practices began precisely is not clear, but according to the Cremation Association for North America, most scholars can generally agree the practice currently dates back thousands of years...