You’ve received your loved one’s cremated remains back. Now, what do you do with them?
You might be planning to bury them. Or are you placing them in a niche? Are you thinking of keeping them at home?
Read on and learn what solution is best for you.
Committal Service: What It Is & How to Plan One
What is a committal service? How is it different from a regular funeral? What do you do if you are attending one?
Whether you’re arranging or attending a committal, you’ll want to know what it is, what to say, and what to expect.
Here’s what you need to know.
Can You Legally Bury Someone In Your Backyard? (& How)
Are you considering home burial for yourself or a loved one? Can you bury someone in your backyard if you want to?
The quick answer to these questions is “yes.”
While home funerals and burials are generally still viewed as old-fashioned alternatives to funeral services and cemeteries, they are making a comeback as a “green” alternative.
Of course, there are always legal and practical caveats, and we’ll cover some of those today. But no matter the reasons you are looking into home burial, whether personal, religious, or financial, it’s a really good idea to know the facts before you dig in.
We’ve done our best to gather those facts for you here. Let’s take a look.
How to Do a Grave Rubbing (and When Not To)
Grave rubbing is a fun hobby enjoyed by many people. But it does raise some concerns…
Is a grave rubbing legal? Does it damage the headstone?
Are there laws or regulations concerning gravestone rubbing? Are there alternative ways to do the same thing?
So many questions to be answered! Read on, friends, and find out what you want and need to know about grave rubbings!
What Is a Taphophile? And Why Am I Drawn to Cemeteries?
Taphophilia. It sounds weird, like some sort of condition. (Maybe it is….)
What is a taphophile? Similarly, what is coimetromania? And why are some people drawn to cemeteries?
Let’s find out.
How to Bury an Urn + 20 Best Urns for Burial
If you are planning to bury cremated ashes in the ground, here are the options available to you as well as a selection of cremation urns and vaults designed for this purpose.
How to Find a Grave in a Cemetery
How do you find a grave in a cemetery?
Sometimes in life, we have occasion to locate the headstone of a loved one or an ancestor we’ve never even met.
Today we’re going to dive into this relatively unusual but pertinent endeavor. If you’re starting from square 1, this can be a daunting task. Especially with older cemeteries, or ones not attached to an active funeral home.
In this article we provide what you need to know to find a specific grave, headstone, or final resting place.
But first let’s take a look at why you might be trying to find a grave.
What is a Crypt? 9 Things You Need to Know About Crypts
You’ve heard about these things called crypts. Probably in Indiana Jones and Mummy movies.
But in real life… well, exactly what is a crypt?
Do people still use them? (Yes.) Are there various types of crypts? (Yes.) Could you visit one if you wanted to? (See below.)
As you’re looking into funerals, burial, mausoleums, and now crypts, we’ll cover all these questions and any others you may have in mind.
Inside a Mausoleum: Photos, FAQs, and More
Today we’re going to take a look inside a mausoleum.
Whether you are considering future planning options, thinking of getting into the funeral or cemetery business, or are simply curious, you’ll want to know what the inside of a mausoleum is like.
Let’s explore together as we check out the insides of several different mausoleums, from different corners of the country, to provide you with an “insider’s” look at their different characteristics and aesthetics.
We’ll look at photos, talk more about the history and purpose of mausoleums, and answer all the pertinent questions you have about mausoleums (but were too afraid to ask!)
Let’s get started!
What is the difference between burial and entombment?
What is the difference between burial and entombment? These two terms are commonly used in the funeral world, but what do they mean? And which should you choose?
In this post we’re going to talk about burial, entombment, and the difference between them. Let’s take a look.
Inurnment Definition & Everything Else You Need to Know
What is inurnment? Inurnment is simply the act of placing cremated remains into a container to store or bury them.
Cremated remains or “ashes” are typically inurned in a plastic or cardboard container and given to the family. The family can then purchase a permanent cremation urn and transfer the remains into the new urn.
In this fairly typical scenario, inurnment happened twice. Both times the ashes were put into a container (first into the temporary urn, then into the permanent urn), the ashes were inurned.
That’s the simple, easy answer. But if you are like most people, this is the first time you’ve dealt with body disposition and you probably have many more questions about the process.
Cheap Caskets: 5 Ways to Get an Inexpensive Casket
For some, there is no allure to a $12,000 felt-lined mahogany casket with matching hand-stitched pillow. Your loved one, perhaps, always said to bury them in a simple pine box and use the savings to do something good, like send a grandchild to college.
You’re looking for cheap caskets, and not just as a way to save money (though that is a consideration). Most people choose an inexpensive casket as a way to carry out your loved one’s wishes with simplicity and financial wisdom.
So, how do you find an inexpensive casket? Here are five tips for finding cheap caskets followed by five ways to find, make, or purchase cheap caskets.
