by Dana Parks | Advice, Cremation
Scattering a loved one’s cremated remains – ash dispersal – is a profoundly personal and meaningful way to bid them a final farewell. Scattering cremains can bring closure and peace, whether you choose a serene natural setting or a place significant...
by Dana Parks | Advice, General
When someone we love dies, how do we decide if we should have a funeral service, or not? Taking a look at the reasons to have a funeral may help us decide. The very act of having a ceremony illustrates the respect for the deceased individual. The service aides the...
by Dana Parks | Advice, General
Day of the Dead (El Dia de los Muertos), the day departed souls return to earth, is one of the biggest events in Mexico. During this time, families honor their ancestors. Rather than fear death, Mexico celebrates. “The Day of the Dead,” spawned from the...
by Dana Parks | Advice, General
Second only to heart disease, cancer in the US causes almost 25% of the deaths every year. In 2013, it was predicted to cause close to 600,000 deaths. There are many types and locations for what is called cancer. The main characteristic of all of the types is a fast...
by Dana Parks | Advice, General
A funeral home is a peaceful place to visit, but even if you are planning to have the most beautiful of funerals, you may want to make some life changes for the new year that will delay the need for putting your funeral plans in action too soon. We are a very...