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November 24, 2024Choosing the Right Burial Plot: What Should You Consider?
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...
Cremation 101: The Basics of the Cremation Process
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...
Help Navigating the Legalities: Urn Rules and Regulations
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...
Available Support Networks and Resources for Grief and Funeral Planning
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...
A Look at the History of North American Indigenous Cremation Practices
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...
How Nature's Role in Graveyard Ecosystems Benefit Us All
Humans, through necessity, greed, agriculture, and population, are building larger and sprawling cities and towns than ever. As we grow, so too do the needs of those living within the...
Cultural Influences of Cemeteries in Art and Literature
Alas, poor Yorick! I knew Horatio, a fellow of infinite jest, of most excellent fancy." Many of us may instantly recognize this line as part of Hamlet, Act 5, Scene...
Abandoned Graveyards and Unearthing Forgotten Stories through Restoration
You may walk by it from the street to work every day. Or you might spot a shoddy fence protecting an unexpected area in your city or town. The slow...
How to get Started with Graveyard Photography
Cemeteries are far more than the final resting place for those we love. Many traditions and practices revolving around burial and end-of-life are not just for function but to bring...