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Caring for our military monuments on Memorial Day
World War I doughboy gets a soap and water bath on a chilly morning in Williamsport The Uniform Monday Holiday Act of 1968, among other pronouncements, declared Memorial Day to fall on the last Mon…
What’s a Death Midwife? Inside the Alternative Death Care Movement
From funeral cooperatives to green burials, there's a kinder, gentler, less expensive way to die.
How Shall We Memorialize?
Perhaps there is a bridge between who we are in aspiration and who we are in reality?
Funeral Service or Memorial Service?
What is the difference, and which one is right for your family? There are several differences between a Funeral Service or a Memorial Service. Both celebrate and honor the life of a loved one. A …
10 Ideas for Funerals and Memorials When You Can't Be Together
Adapting a funeral to online isn't easy, but it is certainly doable with a little thought and planning. These ideas for virtual funerals will help!
Ideas for Memorial Services When Someone Is Cremated
The percentage of people choosing cremation over burial is increasing in the U.S., according to the National Funeral Directors Association. Reasons for the increase include a desire to be eco-friendly, to save money or to have more options for where and how to deal with the remains (including keeping them on a mantel ...
The Importance of a Funeral or Memorial Service When Choosing Cremation
If you or a loved one has chosen cremation for your or their Earthly remains, read this. Even if you have selected cremation because of its simplicity or affordability, there is no need or reason …
Exactly What Happens When You Get Cremated
This is how cremation actually works, and the story of what happens to a culture when its attitudes about memorializing the dead undergo a revolution.
How a Funeral Celebrant Differs From a Funeral Director
Learn about the services a certified funeral celebrant can provide and how he or she differs from a funeral director in conducting a memorial service.
Elder Care: Curious about cremation?
For those individuals who are willing to think about and plan ahead for death, or for families who have had to make choices regarding deceased loved ones, one of the
How One Nonprofit Is Bringing Attention To World Water Day
663 million people worldwide lack access to safe, clean water. But the nonprofit Charity: Water is trying to fix that.
Memorial Services are Part of Changing Family Traditions for Many.
Anyone can choose a Memorial Service and often times it makes the timing of the service more convenient for people who wish to celebrate the life of a loved one. The time constraints of today’s soc…
How to Celebrate Father’s Day after your Dad Passes Away?
So my dad died 2 years ago, my daddy was cremated so I do not have a grave site to go to. So how do you guy celebrate this day?
Why you should care about water conservation: Infographic
The vast majority of water on our planet can't be used, so the fresh water that's available should be treasured. These are just a few of the water supply issues we face.
What's The Most Creative Way You've Memorialized A Late Pet?
The goodest memorials for the goodest boys and girls!
Home burials: Why let strangers care for the ones you love?
Burying a family member in the garden can be a much more personal experience than the traditional funeral. It can also help those who want to avoid being taken advantage of financially in the time of grieving
