There is nothing weird, harmful, or unsafe about keeping cremated remains in your home. Cremated ashes are clean and sanitary. The process of cremation has eliminated any potential contamination.
Additionally, the remains are kept separate and secure in a plastic bag inside of the cremation urn. This means that no one can easily tamper with the ashes, and you don’t have to worry about spills.
What are other ways to say condolence? You know, something other than “my deepest sympathy” or “my condolences” or the all-time classic:
“I am sorry for your loss.”
Sometimes this can be such an empty refrain.
At some point in our lives, we will all have to offer our condolences to someone. And just what will you say? The same old thing? Or something a little different, with more meaning? Something that is a little more personal and authentic?
You want to say something to the grieving person that means a little more than this much-repeated phrase.
Read on and you can learn to give better support to your grieving family members or friends with 10 alternative (and better) things to say than “I’m sorry for your loss.”
Burial vaults are some the largest (and most expensive) funeral products. If your funeral plans involve burial, you’re going to need to make a decision about which one to purchase – if you purchase one at all.
You probably have questions. Do I need a burial vault? What’s the difference between that and a grave liner? How well do these protect the casket, and my loved one?
Here’s what you need to know about burial vaults.
If you’re faced with planning a funeral, at some point the embalming question is going to come up. What, exactly, is involved in the embalming process, and how can you decide if it’s the right choice?
We’re going to talk about everything you need to know about embalming: the purpose and method of the procedure, the chemicals used, the reason it’s done, the cost, and the pros and cons.
Let’s jump in.
Everyone wants a beautiful and unique way to honor their loved one.
You want to keep your loved one close to your heart, but you don’t want to be weird about it. You want to celebrate their memory, yet at the same time you may not necessarily want to create some huge monument.
Cremation jewelry is one great way to do these things. Come along and learn about the types and options available, how to use and fill them, plus discover some beautiful jewelry memorials that you’ll be proud to wear.
Funeral traditions are fascinating.
Whether you’re working on a research project, planning your own or a loved one’s funeral, or are simply interested in the rituals and traditions that various cultures have developed, this is a topic filled with meaning, mystery, and – sometimes – macabre mythology.
Historians have discovered funeral rituals dating as far back as 60,000 BC. Every culture has had three common denominators regarding death:
The things our culture may find strange are perfectly acceptable in other cultures. Read on to find out what we have in common and how we differ.
When it comes to challenging life experiences, the loss of a father is up there. A father is someone you’ve known your whole life, who you’ve shared memories with, and learned so much from. When he passes away, you may feel an immense sense of emptiness and fragility, and understandably so. It’s hard to find the right words to express that sorrow, and messages to write to someone else who has lost their father may be even more difficult for you to think of.
So we have done the hard work for you. If someone you know is grieving the loss of a father, or a father figure, we have put together some condolences so you can create the perfect message. When you don’t know what to say – or to write – these quotes will help you express comfort, encouragement, and support in the best way possible.
When you open your heart to love a special pet, their death leaves a deep emptiness that yearns to be filled. Their pawprints are leading on to heaven, but you’re still here, and you miss them and mourn their loss.
While nothing can replace your departed friend, you can still honor their life with beautiful pet memorials.
Creating a memorial for your pet can be a healthy way to express your grief and experience some measure of peace, relief, and healing. Many of the options and ideas below help with this.
Have you ever wondered if you could have a burial at sea? Some people find the idea very romantic and inspiring.
The good news is that an ocean burial is not just for pirates and sailors. It’s an option for anyone who loves the sea – or even the Great Lakes.
Continue to read and find if you are eligible to have your body or cremated remains buried at sea.
There are few other things in life worse than the loss of your mom. Your mother can be your very best friend or your worst …
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