3 Ways to Honor a Loved One Who Has Passed Away Traditional memorial services capture the essence of a loved one. Each individual brings something unique to this world, so you’ll want the memorial service to be unique to him or her. In the midst of wondering how to plan a memorial service, it can Continue reading

Memorial Services: Telling the Story of a Lifetime During funeral services, it’s not uncommon for friends and family to speak about what their loved one meant to them, but what happens afterward? When the departed has reached his or her resting place, can any following memorial services tell a complete life story? How can you Continue reading

Top 4 Places to Inter Cremated Remains in Florida If you’re preparing for an end-of-life ceremony and you’re considering interring cremated remains in the Sunshine State, you’re on the right track. Florida is one of the best states in the U.S. for cremation and memorializing, and not just because of the sun, ocean, and views. Continue reading

Why are more and more people choosing cremation over burial during end-of-life preparations? There’s a lot to unpack in that question: For example, cremation offers more ways to be memorialized, there’s the opportunity for family members to each receive an urn, it’s increasingly embraced by different religions, and its history is just as storied as Continue reading

The passing of a loved one is an emotional time in anyone’s life. Navigating grief while it is still fresh can push everything else to the back of your mind, including the logistics required to plan and execute a cremation funeral. Unfortunately, arrangements still need to be made, and in such a raw state, it Continue reading

When you are young, you hardly worry about the prospect of falling. Generally, the worst that happens is a small bruise, be it on your tailbone or your ego. Even if the fall is more severe than usual, broken bones tend to recover more easily when you’re younger, and you retain a greater independence during Continue reading

While everyone should take the time to consider their end-of-life plans with family and loved ones, that process is all the more important for veterans and active service members. That’s because there are a number of circumstances, benefits, and services these men and women will have to take into consideration that don’t apply to the Continue reading

These days, eco-conscious decisions can be found in just about every industry. Across the U.S., more and more people are trying to reduce their carbon footprint, limit their pollution, recycle more often, compost their biodegradable trash, and drive in electric cars – or just bike. The funeral industry is no different: Families have begun seeking Continue reading

When a member of the military dies or is permanently injured as a direct result of their service, the government offers their loved ones a variety of benefits. These offerings are administered through the Veterans Benefits Administration and can help provide security during a difficult and tumultuous time. The following are included, according to the VBA’s official Continue reading

Writing a will, like so much of end of life planning, can be emotionally difficult. Doing so forces you to confront your own mortality and make tough decisions about how you would like your family to proceed once you are gone. As difficult as this process is, it is necessary, lest succession laws govern how to settle your Continue reading

Having the talk about end-of-life decisions with your parents is no simple feat, as no one wants to think about death. However, planning for the end of your loved ones’ lives can safeguard their well-being and put your mind at ease. Knowing exactly who your parents want making important decisions for them, how they prefer Continue reading

If you’re the primary caregiver for a loved one who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, you’ll have to assist in making arrangements to secure their financial future. According to the National Institutes on Aging, although dealing with end-of-life decisions is never easy, legal and medical experts highly recommend that people review their financial arrangements Continue reading

Helping Those Experiencing a Loss Over the Holidays Talking to friends who may have lost a loved one over the holiday season can be tricky. Most people don’t know what to say or feel helpless when their friends grieve in front of them. However, those in grief often benefit from the support of friends and Continue reading

Remembering Loved Ones During the Holidays It is difficult to lose a loved one, and the holidays can be a painful reminder of those who have passed away. However, remembering your loved one in small ways through the holidays can help to ease the pain and allow you to recover. Below are a few suggestions Continue reading

Passing Without a Plan It may seem hard to conceive, but many Americans pass away in care facilities without any life insurance policy or savings for final arrangements. Often, when a needy senior citizen passes in a care center, the financial burden of a burial, cremation, or any type of service becomes the responsibility of Continue reading

What do I do with my National Cremation Society Memento Kit? Upon receiving the Memento Kit that comes with a National Cremation prepaid cremation, many don’t know exactly what to do with it. The Memento Kit has a variety of uses, and it is much more than a fancy box. Here are a few ideas Continue reading

Most people don’t start thinking about their end until they’ve become a senior citizen. Yet life is unpredictable and often uncontrollable. It never plays fair. That’s why adults of any age should seriously consider preplanning their cremation and creating a living will.

What Is Cremation? Because cremation is often more affordable and flexible than traditional funeral and burial options, it has risen in popularity greatly in recent years. However, many families don’t fully understand the cremation process. To educate our National Cremation families and readers on cremation, we’ve created this brief post on the cremation process and Continue reading