What happens if you die abroad? Which cremation provider ensures international transport coverage
Being aware of the steps involved in organizing a postmortem homecoming isn’t just useful knowledge in case a loved one passes away while on vacation.
Why is cremation becoming more popular? Five reasons more people are choosing direct cremation
Why is cremation becoming more popular? Five reasons more people are choosing direct cremation According to research by the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), close to half the country now favors cremation over other end-of-life options. As more and more traditional funeral homes close their doors, others open as cremation services increase in quantity and…
Four reasons to consider cremation without embalming
There are alternatives to embalming that have their own advantages. People are choosing other options for themselves and for their loved ones.
Does medicare cover cremation?
How helpful are government resources in offsetting end-of-life expenses? Does social security include funeral benefits? Can Medicare or Medicaid cover cremation costs?
Does cremation hurt? How to talk to kids about cremation
Knowing how to talk to kids about cremation can help you navigate one of the more difficult parent-child conversations you’re likely to ever have.
Can you attend a direct cremation?
When we imagine a loved one’s cremation, many of us picture ourselves standing beside the casket as it’s placed within the crematory. But can you actually attend a direct cremation?
Hospice care for stroke patients: When to make end-of-life arrangements
As challenging as it may be now to think about what you’ll do when your loved one is gone, it is often much more difficult to make such choices after a loss.
What are the environmental benefits of direct cremation?
What is the ecological cost of traditional funeral services? What are the environmental benefits of choosing direct cremation instead?
Navigating the last stages of Alzheimer’s
No matter where you are in the Alzheimer’s journey, it’s never an easy path to walk. But looking ahead, difficult though it may be, can help give you clarity.
Why cremation is better than a traditional burial service
More and more people are trading caskets for urns when choosing burial options. According to statistics from the Cremation Association of North America, more than half the national population now prefer cremation to traditional burial.