When it comes to death, we have a much broader range of options than ever before. And we can choose options that express not only the way we’ve lived, but...

We have culled a few of the most common questions about cremation. Answers to questions such as how the body is prepared to the storage of cremains in cremation urns,...

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...

By 2020 the cremation rate in the U.S. is expected to rise to 54.3 percent. The idea of a “one size fits all” cremation urn doesn’t make the grade. In...

I’ve run into people who wonder if it’s bad luck to keep ashes at home. Maybe that depends on whether you believe in spirits, and if they're considered good or bad...

Many classical and medieval philosophers and scientists, including Aristotle and the Roman physician Galen, considered the heart as the seat of thought, reason or emotion. The Stoics taught that the...

Ceramic aesthetics of design and motif from the Song Dynasty have stood the test of time. They are classic, yet highly regarded today for their pleasing appearance and effect.

Urns for human ashes or pet ashes are available in styles to suit almost any taste. Large or small, simple or ornate. Traditional and contemporary cremation urns come in a variety...