Aquamation is the process of using water and chemicals to decompose a human or pet body quickly. It takes about 6 hours to reduce a human body to ashes, which is longer than flame cremation but substantially faster than decomposition…
Wearing cremation jewelry lets, you carry a piece of your loved one with you wherever you go. Men’s cremation jewelry provides a physical reminder and can be a way of honoring your beloved. Wearing it may also help you process…
It’s normal to have questions about cremation, especially if this is your first experience with death. But unfortunately, gathering the required signatures and approval for the cremation takes time. And even though it’s hard to wait, there’s just no natural…
Maryland is an expensive place to live. But what does it cost to die there? Baltimore is perhaps the state’s most famous city, with its historic ports and beloved baseball team. Being adjacent to Washington, DC, means many of Maryland’s…
Cremation in Florida has a similar cost as in other states. Simple, direct cremation has an average price in Florida of $1,000. But, of course, you can find lower-priced cremation services for around $500 and higher costs up to $2,000.…
The freedom you feel when cruising down a curvy country road on a motorcycle is unmatched by any other mode of transportation. Motorcycle riders have free spirits. They are wanderers who love to explore the outdoors from a leather seat.…
Purple combines blue’s calm stability and red’s passionate energy. Its color is calming in a garden, where it pairs perfectly with yellow and gold flowers. Purple brings royalty, majesty, and bravery to mind, so it is a beautiful color choice…
Curiosity about the cremation process is normal. You might want to know how hot the cremation oven gets. Or you may want to know how long it takes for a body to be cremated. Most families I’ve served have had…
Even with its growing popularity, cremation still brings about many questions. It somehow seems like a mysterious process that only happens behind closed doors. But that’s no longer the case, as more families choose an active role in witnessing cremation.…
Cremation urns are the heart of many memorial services, so having them displayed beautifully is important. You want your loved one’s urn to be the center of attention at the service. Here is how to easily create an urn display…
It is not uncommon for many of us to give thought as to how we would like our remains to be dealt with once life has come to an end. While an increasing number of people opt for cremation over…
When making plans as to a final resting place when our time on earth is done, there are several options to consider. You may consider securing a plot for a traditional casket burial. Another consideration is cremation. According to the…
With direct cremation, there are no services after death. The deceased is cremated as soon as possible, without ceremony, embalming, or viewing. Costs can add up quickly after a loved one dies. So direct cremation offers a way to keep…
After someone dies, it’s natural to want to keep their memories close to us. We want to keep them alive in our hearts. For some people, that means keeping a loved one’s cremated ashes in your home as a physical…