It can be difficult to know what to do with the ashes of a loved one after their cremation. There is a range of options available, from simply keeping the urn at home to having the ashes made into jewelry or a personal keepsake. There are even more extravagant options, such as having the ashes launched into space. Many families choose to form a living memorial out of their loved one's ashes, involving burying the ashes in the backyard, followed by planting a tree over the ashes.
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4 Types Of Cemetery Headstones
Whether you are planning your own funeral and burial placement or you are planning everything for a recently deceased loved one, there will come a point when you need to select a cemetery headstone. There are several options to pick from, and you will want to understand the distinction between them. Here are four types of cemetery headstones you may want to consider purchasing:
Flat Markers
These are generally the headstones that are the most affordable because they are not very extravagant, and they are on the smaller side.
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Grieving Safely: Planning A Funeral Memorial During The Pandemic
When a loved one passes away, it is only natural for family and friends to want to come together to not only pay their respects but also to share in each other's grief. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has created some obstacles when it comes to people's ability to safely come together to celebrate the life and mourn the loss of a loved one through a traditional funeral memorial service. While the availability of vaccines is offering some light at the end of the tunnel, many people still have serious concerns about their ability to come together and grieve safely.
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The Fundamentals Of Cremationits
Whether you're planning for your own funeral or you've recently lost a loved one, you might be thinking about cremation. For those who aren't experienced with cremation, it may be hard for you to figure out whether or not it's the right choice for you. You need to understand some of the key facts about cremation and the choices you'll have to make about it. Here's a look at some of the things that you should know about cremation before you meet with the funeral home.
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