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How to Dispose of Cremation Ashes

Man resting hand on cremated ashes at funeralWhen a loved one dies and wishes to be cremated, you have to determine how to deal with the ashes. Ideally, the person will have made his wishes known before his passing, but you might have the make the decision yourself. In this case, thinking about what the person would have liked should be the major factor in your decisionTraditional MethodsIt's customary to scatter ashes in a location the deceased family member enjoyed…

Tokens of remembrance: What are the coins left on gravestones?

Six quarters, four dimes, four nickels and five pennies.

To The Person 'Inconvenienced' By Our Funeral Procession

To the middle-aged woman who gestured angrily and yelled as we passed...To the 30-something man in the power suit who honked and forced his black SUV...

Know Your Rights When Shopping for a Funeral Home [SPONSORED]

As a consumer, you have rights and the treatment of your loved one’s remains is protected in many ways. Here are some of the protections provided for the deceased. The Funeral Rule There is no “con…

How Not to Dress for a Funeral

Many people don't have any idea what to wear to a funeral. Here are some tips to keep you from making mistakes with inappropriate attire.

What Can Be Done With Cremation Ashes?

During the cremation process, the body of the deceased gets reduced to bone fragments. These bone fragments are further reduced in size with the help of certain machineries. The final product looks like fine sand and is known as cremated remains. Usually white in color, the cremated remains will weigh between 4lbs to 8lbs depending upon the body structure of the deceased. The cremated remains are…

What should I wear to a funeral?

Memorial Garden: Make a Permanent Tribute in Your Garden

Honor a soldier or someone special with a garden tribute.

Ready, Set, Grow! When to Start Your Garden

Does winter weather have you itching to dig in the dirt? Get tips on when you can safely start planting veggies for spring and summer.

How to Host and Plan a Funeral Luncheon

The Funeral Luncheon, or after-service gathering, is a time when friends and family of the deceased come together to share a meal, share memories, and support one another. These events can be an e…

3 Angels That Will Add A Halo To Your Garden

Every Garden Needs a Halo Our collection of garden angels is stunning. Handmade works of art to add a memorial or protector to your garden. Each garden angel

Should You Bring Your Child to a Funeral or Burial Service?

The key factors to consider when deciding if your infant or child should attend a funeral, memorial and/or burial service.

Setting up a Memorial Fund Can Be a Challenge

A family can create a lasting public legacy through a memorial fund but it can be difficult to fund as well as maintain unless set up effectively. Setting up and maintaining a memorial fund to support charity can have its challenges but the New York Times recently published an article...

Discovering little known secrets of the Lincoln Memorial

In a city filled with icons, the Lincoln Memorial is a particularly special place to visit in Washington, D.C.

Why You Won't Hear Me Say 'Happy' Memorial Day

You may hear me wish you a great Memorial Day weekend but you will never hear me say happy Memorial Day. Monday is Memorial Day and while many of us look at this as a long weekend and the unofficial kickoff of summer, it is much more important than that.

Ready, set, grow: How to plan and plant your garden

Our local expert gives you the dirt on how and where to plant to get the most from your garden.

What to say instead of ‘Happy Memorial Day’

The difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day still seems to trip people up, although it shouldn't. So, what do you say on Memorial Day compared to Veterans Day?