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...
by Dana Parks | Buddhist, General
Burial at Sea The varied number of Buddhist denominations believe both life and death are part of the cycle known as Samsura. In Samsura a person’s deeds in this life and all previous incarnations of life, lead to further reincarnation. The goal is to be freed in...
by Dana Parks | Advice, Cremation, Funeral Planning, General
A loved one has died and you are the one to plan and pay for the funeral. Congratulations! After making several calls, you find a funeral home that you are comfortable working with. However, they tell you that they will require full payment up front. They give a price...
