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…
There are alternatives to embalming that have their own advantages. People are choosing other options for themselves and for their loved ones.
How helpful are government resources in offsetting end-of-life expenses? Does social security include funeral benefits? Can Medicare or Medicaid cover cremation costs?
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.
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?