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What Can Be Done With Cremation Ashes?

During the cremation process, the body of the deceased gets reduced to bone fragments. These bone fragments are further reduced in size with the help of certain machineries. The final product looks like fine sand and is known as cremated remains. Usually white in color, the cremated remains will weigh between 4lbs to 8lbs depending upon the body structure of the deceased. The cremated remains are…

The wife of Morris Cerullo Mrs. Theresa Cerullo has died

Morris Cerullo World Evangelism has publicly announced the passing of Mother Theresa Cerullo. Morris Cerullo passed July 10, 2020 and his wife passed July 30, 2

Coroner says 24-year-old woman found dead in Easley home is suspicious

EASLEY, SC (FOX Carolina) - An investigation is underway after a woman's body was found inside an Easley home Wednesday morning, according to the Anderson County Sheriff's Office.

Don't Make These 3 Common Funeral-Planning Mistakes

Learn the common funeral-planning mistakes you should avoid, whether you're pre-arranging a service for yourself or a loved one or after a death occurs.

10 funeral home realities you probably never wanted to know

As Halloween approaches and the fall decor goes up, we find ourselves surrounded by pumpkins, scary movies and mountains of candy.

What should I wear to a funeral?

What Funeral Homes Aren't Telling You

The Consumer Federation of America and Funeral Consumers Alliance surveyed 150 funeral homes and had big trouble getting price information.

How to Host and Plan a Funeral Luncheon

The Funeral Luncheon, or after-service gathering, is a time when friends and family of the deceased come together to share a meal, share memories, and support one another. These events can be an e…

Should You Bring Your Child to a Funeral or Burial Service?

The key factors to consider when deciding if your infant or child should attend a funeral, memorial and/or burial service.

Plan your funeral service and ensure your wishes are fulfilled

Planning the right type of funeral service for each individual is important for providing the family with a good way to begin the grieving process. Each individual is different, and a cookie-cutter model is not the way to approach a ceremony that is so personal.The funeral service should properly reflect the decedent’s personality. People like candy, wine, good food and music, so a funeral and the reception following should include all of those things. You should be able to say goodbye to the…

Susan Tompor: The hidden costs of burial

Wanna hear of an eerie impulse buy? I sort of hate to admit this one. But earlier this year, I bought two gravesites — one cemetery plot for me and

3 Tips for a Personalized Funeral

A funeral is more than just a traditional ceremony that is “expected” when someone passes, it is truly a way to say goodbye to someone who was loved, to remember and celebrate the life they lived and to come together with friends and loved ones to share our grief and help each...Read More

Know Your Rights When Shopping for a Funeral Home [SPONSORED]

As a consumer, you have rights and the treatment of your loved one’s remains is protected in many ways. Here are some of the protections provided for the deceased. The Funeral Rule There is no “con…

The bespoke funeral director: 'It's about handling death differently'

From woodland burials to poetic eulogies, Louise Winter works with grieving families to help them plan memorable send offs

10 Creepy Stories From Funeral Homes And Crematoriums

Funeral homes and crematoriums can be unsettling simply because most people want to avoid them. If you have to go to one, it’s because you’ve lost someone,

People Are Sharing Inappropriate Thoughts They've Had At Funerals And It's A Lot

Funeral for one: Why burial decisions still matter when you don't have kids

Instead of ignoring end-of-life planning, people without kids or close family need to address their special circumstances when planning their funerals.