Day of the Dead in Mexico – Dia de los Muertos
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 Aztec Indian...
Alzheimer’s Disease – Number Six Cause of Death
Heart disease and cancer are the top two leading causes of death in the United States. Coming in at number six is Alzheimer’s disease. For additional information, contact the National Alzheimers Association. In 2014, although it only accounted for 3.37% of all deaths,...
Cancer in the US – 2nd Leading Cause of Death
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...
How to Avoid The Funeral Home
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...
Buddhist Funeral Customs
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...
Hindu Funeral Customs
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...
Cremation Services – Five Points to Consider
The family has made the decision to use cremation services for the loved one. That is a BIG decision, and a great starting point for the funeral preparations. For some families - that is it - issue closed. However, there are a few other factors that you may wish to...
San Diego Funerals – 5 Facts to Help You
Many decisions that have to be made after the passing of a loved one. These 5 facts may make the decision process a bit less stressful and help you with making informed decisions regarding the San Diego funeral of your loved one. For sure it will be a difficult time...
Five Ways to Save on Funeral Expenses
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...
Muslim Funeral Traditions
First there must be a distinction between the two primary sects both considered traditional Muslim yet hold different beliefs and traditions, yet for the sake of simplicity the Muslim funeral process has some commonality in...
Fort Rosecrans, Forever in Memoriam
On May 6th 2014 Cyndie Taylor placed the cremated remains of her grandmother Mary Lazar into the last columbarium (UnionTribune Article) at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery here in San Diego, California. Mary’s first husband, Stalinslav Rossa was enlisted as a flight...
Alkaline Hydrolysis – The New Cremation
Alkaline Hydrolysis - Water CremationWhen we die the decision of what we would like done with our body has always come down to a choice between traditional burial and cremation. Our personal feelings about God (religion), Earth (burial) and Fire (cremation) have...
