by Dana Parks | Cremation
The history of cremation, the practice of reducing a body to ashes through intense heat, has a long and fascinating history. While it is considered a modern option for disposition, cremation dates back thousands of years and has evolved significantly. We will explore...
by Dana Parks | Cremation
Discover the endless possibilities (we list 100 here) of what cremains can be used for. From personalized jewelry to memorial gardens, explore creative ways to remember and honor through cremains. Some of the most common are certainly cemetery interment, keeping them...
by Dana Parks | Cremation, General
When someone in your family passes, there are so many things to think about – the services, the burial, the legal issues, and it goes on and on. Now that we have implants and artificial parts there are more questions. What are you supposed to do? Can these man-made...
by Dana Parks | Cremation, General, Merchandise
What do you do if you want both a traditional funeral or viewing, but then cremation and scattering of the ashes? If some of the family wishes to have funeral services (which are important to have) and others prefer the scattering of ashes; both are possible without...
by Dana Parks | Advice, Cremation
Is it your responsibility to scatter a loved one’s cremains (ashes)? If so, there are some things you should know before you start and some decisions that should be made – else you could be sorry! We think it is lovely to scatter at sea, although there are many other...
by Dana Parks | Advice, Cremation, Funeral Planning
Hindu funeral customs for commemoration of death and dying are held in a fairly uniform format. These customs are determined by the Veda, the most ancient Hindu scriptures, written in early Sanskrit. The rituals, however, may vary by the area, tradition, and other...
