East Asian attitudes about life’s final cycle often reflect nature’s existential and timeless mysteries. In contrast to the ancient techniques of symbolic expressions, the popularity of cremation has only recently...
Posted on December 27, 2021
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Folk art is the art of the people. It’s your Grandma’s quilts, your Grandpa’s whittling, Dad’s painting hobby and Mom’s guitar strumming. It’s very likely that someone in each extended...
Posted on December 15, 2021
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Perhaps you’ve considered whether to be cremated or buried. Or, maybe you’re asking the question in relation to a deceased loved one. If you arrive at the choice of cremation,...
Posted on December 14, 2021
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Hidden in the protective shell of certain oysters and abalones, is a smooth and shiny iridescent substance known as Mother of Pearl, or nacre. Its amazing strength and toughness, along...
Posted on December 09, 2021
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Options abound in the retail world of cremation urns. We find that customers often choose an urn because of its aesthetic appeal, and where the urn will reside, as well...
Posted on December 08, 2021
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Cards of sympathy and flowers are traditional gifts given when someone passes away, and are appropriate to give during the holidays. Food is always a comforting gift. Many other appropriate...
Posted on December 03, 2021
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We grieve the loss of our pets when they die. Many pet owners hold a memorial service for their pet, and some keep a pet’s ashes in a pet urn...
Posted on December 02, 2021
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In the past, family members decided who would keep the cremation urn holding their loved one’s ashes. Today, there is a large selection of sharing urns, keepsake urns, wooden urns...
Posted on December 01, 2021
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Many cemeteries now have scattering gardens, beautifully landscaped areas where cremains can be scattered or buried in biodegradable urns for natural integration into the soil. For those who decide on an...
Posted on November 24, 2021
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The loss of a loved one brings unexpected challenges, such as the handling of a loved one’s ashes. This blog provides information on how to handle transferring ashes to an urn...
Posted on November 12, 2021
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Cremation is certainly one of the most popular forms of final disposition today, but it has always been a controversial choice throughout history. Before the start of organized religions, cremation...
Posted on October 27, 2021
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A heartfelt decision, such as choosing a piece of cremation jewelry, is often made with considerable thought. With a portion of ashes secured in a pendant or bracelet of significance...
Posted on October 20, 2021
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