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Scattering Ashes: Everything You Need to Know

July 24, 2023December 6, 2021 by Daniel Szczesniak

Scattering ashes is increasingly becoming the favored choice for a loved one’s final disposition.

In part, this is because cremation is much simpler, cheaper, and provides more creative options than a traditional cemetery burial. But then the question becomes, what do you do with the ashes?

Well, most families either place the remains in a cremation urn and bury (in a smaller, more affordable plot), place in a columbarium niche, or keep the urn at home. But a fourth option – scattering – is one of the most romantic, free-spirited, and memorable.

Below, you’ll learn where, why, and how to scatter cremated remains.

10 Important Benefits of Cremation Over Burial

July 24, 2023September 15, 2021 by Daniel Szczesniak

Cremation has many benefits. That’s why it is rapidly becoming the standard option for final disposition.

Many people who, like yourself, are considering cremation over burial find themselves asking the question, Why should I choose cremation?

So let’s take a look at some of the benefits of cremation versus burial.

Questions about the Body and Cremation are Answered

How Is a Body Prepared for Cremation?

September 19, 2023June 14, 2021 by Karen Roldan

How do they prepare a body for cremation?

This is a frequent question people have when a loved one has died and they chose cremation.

Once the funeral home has picked up the body, what happens? How long until the cremation takes place? Where will your loved one be until the cremation occurs? Does the body have to be embalmed?

How Long Is There Between Death & Cremation?

Cremation Timeline: How Long Is There Between Death and Cremation?

July 24, 2023May 7, 2021 by Karen Roldan

The cremation timeline can vary from state to state, and even between funeral homes down the road from each other.

Still, you want to know: How long will the cremation take? When can you pick up the cremated remains? What will you do with the cremated remains once you have them back?

Death can be a confusing time. You have so many decisions to make, and you are working on a timeline.

Read on to find out the answer to these questions and more.

Unclaimed Ashes? How to Collect Cremated Remains & More

July 24, 2023April 12, 2021 by Karen Roldan

How do you collect cremated remains after cremation? What happens to unclaimed ashes?

People often have questions about how the cremation process works, plus how and when they can expect to get the ashes back. There are other questions, too: Can I have a family member pick up the remains? What if a family member tries to claim the ashes, but I don’t want them to?

We have the answers to all these and more below.

Witness Cremation: Can You Watch the Cremation? Should You?

July 24, 2023April 5, 2021 by Karen Roldan

What is a witness cremation? Do you “see” everything that happens? Are you even allowed to be there when the cremation occurs?

If you have questions about witnessing a loved one’s cremation, read on. You will find out the pros and cons and make an informed decision about watching the cremation.

What You Need to Know about Ash Containers

Containers for Ashes: What You Need to Know

July 24, 2023January 18, 2021 by Daniel Szczesniak

What do you call the container for ashes after cremation? Do you even need one? Is an urn container the same thing as a cremation container?

If you’re new to this whole cremation / urn / ashes / cremains thing, read on. We’ll explain what you need to know.

Cremation Ceremony: When, Where, & How to Hold Cremation Ceremonies

July 24, 2023August 13, 2020 by Aubrey Bauer

You have many options when it comes to holding a cremation ceremony. Today, we’re going to go over the different types of cremation ceremonies and also discuss when, where and how they may occur.

You’ll learn what a cremation ceremony is, how to plan one for a loved one, whether you wish to do so at a funeral home, your own home, or somewhere else, and much more.

Ready? Let’s begin.

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Can Catholics Be Cremated? Cremation & The Catholic Church

October 9, 2023February 26, 2020 by Aubrey Bauer

Can Catholics be cremated?

The short answer is yes, the Catholic Church permits cremation. However, the Vatican has issued guidelines on cremation and what can be done with the ashes.

Let’s learn about what the Catholic Church teaches about cremation.

What is Direct Cremation?

July 25, 2023September 9, 2019 by Daniel Szczesniak

Q: What is direct cremation?

A: Direct cremation means that the body of the deceased is cremated after death, without a prior memorial service and without the involvement of a funeral home.

Direct cremation is the most affordable disposition option that is readily available. Most funeral homes and crematoriums offer this service.

In this article, we’ll discuss the details, costs, options, and advantages/disadvantages of this service.

Inurnment Definition & Everything Else You Need to Know

July 25, 2023April 2, 2019 by Daniel Szczesniak

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.

20 Reasons Why People Are Choosing Cremation

July 25, 2023March 30, 2019 by Daniel Szczesniak

More and more people are choosing cremation as a final disposition method.

Cremation is on the rise, and there are many factors involved in this trend – from cost to claustrophobia, from religious considerations to the increasing personalization of funerals, there are not only broad trends but also uniquely specific reasons why more and more people choose cremation over burial.

Here are five general, broad-brush reasons why people are choosing cremation, followed by specific comments from actual people on why they have decided to go with cremation.

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