You may have heard the term “cremains” and wondered what it is and where it came from. We’re here to help you find out!
Everything You Need to Know About Cremation Jewelry
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.
11 Things You Need to Know About Companion Urns
What are companion urns, and how do you choose the right one?
Companion urns are extra large cremation urns that hold the remains (a.k.a. “ashes”) of two people. Often intended for a husband and wife, these urns can have two separate compartments or one open area large enough for both sets of cremains.
I’m sure you have questions, so let’s dive in and talk about everything, including designs, materials, personalization, and more.
Final Disposition Options: Cremation, Burial, and More
Final disposition is what happens to a body after death. What are your options for burial? For cremation? And what alternatives are available?
Planning ahead and making your final arrangements in advance is a great idea. This will save your loved ones from tons of stress, and it will probably save them money as well.
The first decision you’ll face in thinking about your funeral arrangements is the question of what to do with your body.
Scattering Ashes: Everything You Need to Know
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.
Cremation Timeline: How Long Is There Between Death and Cremation?
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
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?
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.
Can Catholics Be Cremated? Cremation & The Catholic Church
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.
Containers for Ashes: What You Need to Know
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
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.
How do I arrange a cremation?
In this article, we’re going to talk about how to arrange a cremation.
Once you or your loved one has decided on cremation as the best option for final disposition, the next steps are to arrange for the actual cremation to take place. Here is a step-by-step guide for you to plan or arrange a cremation with simplicity, affordability, and peace of mind.
