Exploring The Burial Plot Selection Process

Posted on: 20 February 2015

What can sending a floral arrangement or a live plant do to help those who are grieving the loss of a loved one? Turns out, flowers can provide a source of comfort and a tangible reminder that others are thinking about them. If you've considered not sending flowers for a funeral or memorial service, you might be interested in a study showing that 64 percent of families talk positively about receiving flowers or plants sent by friends and loved ones. [Read More]

Posted on: 20 February 2015

Many professionals recommend that family members not be present during cremations. Others find that watching a cremation brings a deep sense of closure. So what's right for you? Before you make your decision, you should know a bit about the cremation process. First, the body is placed in a casket or container. This container is then placed in the furnace, where the remains are reduced to bone fragments. These fragments are collected and placed in a machine that grinds them into a powder, often referred to as ashes. [Read More]

Posted on: 19 February 2015

Those who opt for cremation after death might also express what the family should do with the ashes. A rising trend of eco-friendly cremation options allows your loved one to become part of the earth in a faster, more organic way than traditional burial or placing the ashes in an urn. Here are a few of the eco-friendly cremation options available. Biodegradable Urn The eco-friendly option most resembling traditional cremation practices is the biodegradable urn. [Read More]