Story of a Lost Keepsake Cremation Urn
An unusual tale of a keepsake urn illustrates the intangible value of keepsakes as meaningful cues to the memory of a loved one. These cues are priceless connections to the...
Memorial Plots and Ashes Interment: Are We Running Out of Room?
Many people today are aware of unsustainable population growth and the problems it presents. But is there a problem with the burial of this same populace? The answer is yes.
Resilient, Graceful Bamboo Urns
Choosing an urn for a loved one is a thoughtful decision, involving both heart and mind. In addition to the appearance and functional qualities of the urn, it is also...
Unique Sympathy and Condolence Gifts
In my season of life – approaching the age of 60 – I seem to be visiting flower shops more than I’d like as older relatives begin to cross over....
Pre-Purchasing and Planning for Cremation
Last year, my mom and I visited an estate-planning attorney and we got all of her paper work in order for what to do in the event of serious illness...
Memorial Services - Celebrations of Life
Death is universal – as we all know, it’s a fact of life. So if one’s life has been lived fully and well, why not celebrate that life as much...
Keeping Pet Ashes at Home After Pet Cremation
Every day, someone just like me loses a part of their heart to the Rainbow Bridge. Whether it’s a dog, cat, bird or a horse, our primary wish is to...
How to Minimize the Fear of Death
I had very few personal encounters with death while growing up, except for the time my Sunday school teacher told us that we were getting closer and closer to dying....
What Would Your Memorial or Celebration of Life Look Like?
Let life's inspiration guide you to create a life celebration that will be appreciated and meaningful to your survivors. You might be surprised to feel the satisfaction of knowing you...
In Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Even if you take the suggested steps toward early detection, breast cancer can still strike you. According to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, every year more than 250,000 women – and...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month & Cremation Jewelry Sale
OneWorld Memorials looks for ways to support efforts in response to such life-altering circumstances as breast cancer. In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, $5 from every sale will be...
The Good Death
Today our broad-based fear of mortality contradicts the cultural obsession with death in popular entertainment. The currently evolving "good death" movement encourages the use of resources to ease the acceptance...