Is it safe to buy cremation jewelry online?
The Internet has opened a whole new world for shoppers. But with these new opportunities come new risks. You might ask yourself, how safe is online shopping, especially when it comes...
What is Water Cremation?
Water cremation is an eco-friendly alternative to flame-based cremation and casket burial. It is basically an accelerated version of what takes place in natural decomposition.
Dying Well - Part I
When a patient decides it’s time to cross to the other side, as in Brittany Maynard’s situation, most people including physicians are of the opinion that this is morally wrong....
An Astronomer's Memorial: Cremation Urn of Clyde William Tombaugh Sent to Pluto
Some people have chosen to have their cremated remains placed in an urn for ashes but others have opted to be launched into space including Gene Rodenberry (the creator of Star...
The Environmental Impact of our Death - Part 2
Cremation is the second most common method of disposition of final remains in the United States. How does cremation affect the environment?
Mixing Cremation Ash into Tattoo Ink
Memorial tattoos are nothing new, possibly as old as the art form, dating back centuries. The concept of incorporating a loved one’s cremains into the ink of a tattoo, however,...
The Environmental Impact of our Death - Part 1
Scientists can measure the effect of our daily living on the planet, our human footprint. But what about the impact of our death?
Ethics and the choice of cremation
The funerary and cremation industries place great emphasis on providing ethical services for the deceased and their families. Imagine the horror then, if on the day of your mom’s funeral,...
Marble Urns - An Ancient Tradition
The distinct richness, weight and beauty of a cremation urn carved from natural marble makes a timeless resting place for the final remains of a loved one, or for your...
Choosing an Epitaph for a Cremation Urn or Cremation Pendant
Did you know that an inscription or engraving can be added to a cremation urn or a cremation pendant? Known as “epitaphs,” these short phrases or words are used to remember...
Personalized Urns for Ashes - Heartfelt Expressions
How can we memorialize a loved one we have lost? Gravestones are inscribed with dates, and often with meaningful inscriptions reflecting the person who passed. Can memorial urns and keepsake...
Cremation Burial Urns and Urn Vaults
“If I want to be cremated, can I still be buried in our family burial plot?” Yes. You don’t have to choose between burial and cremation. Burial urns are specifically...