It’s so hard to know what to say when a loved one dies. But these in loving memory quotes help you choose the right memorial. Use these words in a sympathy card or on a headstone. Or simply let them…
Headstone inscriptions tell a story about your life. But, of course, it’s a short story, so you want the words to mean something. But how do you know what a headstone should say? These tributes and epitaphs honor your loved…
Many questions arise when pre-planning your own funeral. For example, you may wonder if you can be buried at home. Or if you have to buy a casket. Traditional burial options are no longer the only way to go. Making…
You may choose a cardboard casket as an eco-friendly option for burial. Since there are usually no metal components, these coffins make excellent selections. They return to the earth more quickly than hardwood or metal caskets. In addition, cardboard caskets…
Have you ever wondered about being buried without a casket? I’m answering all kinds of burial questions today. It’s about burial without embalming and what a grave is called when there isn’t a body present. Have you ever wondered why…
Choosing the words to etch on a headstone is difficult. When you’re grieving, it’s even more complicated, so here is a list of epitaphs for mothers. Choose from these words or let them act as a starting point for your…
Most people planning their own or a loved one’s funeral have questions about how to choose a casket. You don’t purchase caskets very often, so you might not know what size to get. Selecting different sizes and options affects the…
Most people try to balance elegant caskets with an affordable price tag. Many beautiful selections cost under $2,000. However, sometimes you want that extra bling to honor your loved one. And that’s where gold caskets shine. Whether your family has…
Choosing a casket after a loved one dies can hold feelings of longing, guilt, or uncertainty. You want to honor the deceased, but the costs are sometimes shocking. Pine caskets offer a simple and affordable solution when you choose traditional…
I’ve always been super curious about what goes into digging a grave. Since my great-uncle’s funeral, when I was 8 or 9, I’ve been a little fascinated with death. Working in the funeral industry gave me a front-row seat to…
Choosing headstone designs for couples is an essential part of the grieving process. When your life partner dies, you feel devastated. Creating a memorial marker that captures the joy in your marriage can help you work through grief. Couples have…
Bronze headstones are regal memorials for your loved one. But they do tend towards water spots and tarnishing. Keep your beloved’s headstone looking pristine in just a few quick steps. Leave the harsh chemicals and bristly brushes at home for…
Granite is a popular choice for headstones since it comes in many colors and is readily available. Cleaning your granite headstone helps keep it looking good and lasting longer. But how do you go about it when every article you…
The words mausoleum and crypt are sometimes used interchangeably. But there are some differences. Rather than a below-ground burial, caskets are entombed above ground in buildings. This type of entombment started centuries before Egypt’s pharaohs were buried in the pyramids.…
A crypt is a burial chamber that holds the casketed body of the deceased. It can be above ground in a mausoleum or below ground in a lawn crypt. Modern-day crypts for the average person are usually located in public…
Burying your loved one is expensive, but there are ways to cut costs without sacrificing your peace of mind. Many families feel guilty when they have less money to spend on a funeral. But I hope to ease your mind…
We learn a lot of new vocabulary after the loss of a loved one. Cemetery vocabulary is some of the oddest. You may wonder why the cemetery requires you to buy a burial vault. It seems just like a casket…
A headstone marks the passage of a soul. Even though it’s made of stone, it’s so much more than that. Grave markers provide a place for the bereaved to seek closeness to their loved ones. They give peace to those…
Embalming is a service offered by funeral homes to help preserve your loved one’s body for a period of time. While it is not strictly required for all viewing, the embalming process does make the deceased look a little more…
Funerals hurt the environment. You don’t see it all directly, but believe me, they account for A LOT of pollution. When people choose a burial style funeral, they often overlook many unforeseen factors that make burial funerals so devastating for…