Why You Should Consider Cremation As An Act Of Kindness

Posted on: 24 August 2016

When working on your own funeral pre-plan, you'll need to specify how you want your physical body taken care of. Your two choices are traditional burial of the body and cremation. More people are choosing cremation over traditional burial. While some make the choice to reduce the costs of the funeral or for convenience, people also see cremation as an act of kindness to the people they love and to the planet. [Read More]

How To Pay Tribute To A Pet On A Person's Headstone

Posted on: 28 July 2016

Some persons are truly "pet people". They live and breathe for their companion animals, ensuring that the pets have all their needs met even if the people have to do without some luxuries. When someone passes away who was all about their pet, it can be fitting to pay tribute to their canine or feline companion on the headstone. After all, a grave marker is your last chance to express who the person was to the world. [Read More]

How To Talk About Final Plans With Your Spouse (And How Not To)

Posted on: 27 July 2016

No matter how old you are or what the state of your health is, it's important to discuss death with your spouse. The inevitable happens to everyone at some point, and it's important for any married couple to be knowledgeable about each another's final wishes. Here's how to get the conversation started with your spouse. Speak from the Heart This is an emotional topic, and there's no point in even trying to keep the conversation casual. [Read More]

How To Honor A Person's Memory With A Donation To Charity – Even When You Don't Know Where To Donate

Posted on: 13 July 2016

Making a charitable donation in memory of someone who died is a thoughtful way to honor their memory and bring comfort to their survivors. When the family receives the notice from the charity, they'll not only be touched by your thoughtfulness but also by the fact that the person inspired you to make a donation. Knowing that the memory of the deceased is helping to do some good in the world can also help ease their grief, especially if the family has requested donations to a particular charity. [Read More]