by Dana Parks | Advice, General, Organ donation
When organ donors die, it is possible for them to save as many as eight lives if their organs are ready to use. In 2014, more than 28,000 transplants saved patients who needed them; thousands died waiting for transplants that could save them – please consider...
by Dana Parks | Advice, Funeral Planning, General
Tissue donation is a selfless act that has the power to change lives and offer hope to those in need. By donating tissues such as skin, bone, heart valves, and corneas, individuals can make a lasting impact and give others a chance at a better future. This article...
by Dana Parks | Advice, Funeral Planning, General
Dying Without A Will – What Happens If a person dies without a Will, each state in the United States has intestate succession laws that decide which assets go to which relative. Since most people do not wish the state to have control of what happens after they...
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, 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...