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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…

How long can a headstone last?

The lifespan of a headstone depends on the kind of material used, the headstone finish, the location and proper maintenance.

How To Know If You Should Attend A Funeral

Historically, formal invitations are not sent out for funerals or memorial services, which can make it hard to know if you should attend or not. As a rule, if you want to attend the funeral or memorial service and the event is open to guests then you should go.

How supply chain issues have caused a headstone shortage

Supply shortages are everywhere these days. One shortage is leaving some families looking for answers when a loved one passes away.

Custom Memorials & Your Guide to Popular Headstone Symbols

With the extensive selection of custom memorials, almost any symbol or message can be added to stone grave markers. However, despite a plethora of options, there are

Viking burial ships uncovered in "sensational" archaeological find

The vessels—which are thought to be the graves of high-status individuals—could potentially date back to the Viking Age.

Two Viking Ships Unearthed Reveal Extremely Rare Viking Burial Practices

Incredibly revealing burials found inside two viking ships have been unearthed in Sweden. Archaeologists are never entirely certain what they will find

What is Green Burial?

What is Green Burial? Green burial incarnates the pure nature of allowing the body to return naturally to the earth. When one opts for ...

How Burial Became a Meme

The internet couldn’t help but turn the elusive, melancholic producer into a source of comedy.

The Guide to Unconventional Burials

Check out this list of some of the most interesting unconventional burial methods from around the world!

Is Burial Insurance A Ripoff?

Term or whole life insurance is usually a better deal than burial policies. Here's why.

The Interrogation Crucifixion and Burial of Jesus

Proverbs 19 Better the poor walking in integrity than one perverse of speech who is a fool. 2 Desire without knowledge is not good, and one who moves too hurriedly misses the way. 3 One’s own…

Is Burial Insurance Right For You?

Burial insurance is a type of life insurance designed specifically to pay for a funeral and small final expenses. Find out if it's right for you, or whether another policy type is better suited for you.

How to handle bovine burial or composting

Farmers have limited options for disposing of mortalities if rendering services aren’t available. An expert offers advice for burying or composting.

Burial Or Cremation?

Ancient Egyptian “pot burials” are not what they seem

A new interpretation of why people buried their dead in food jars 5,500 years ago.

Cremation is replacing traditional burials, but why?

Cremation is on the rise, fueled by cost, changing social values and the baby boomer generation. And you won't believe what can be done with the ashes.

How to Plan a Funeral and Burial

If you have a strategy in place for how to plan a funeral and burial, things don't have to be as daunting as you think.

Survivor's Burial Guide Training

Training on the Survivors Burial and Resource Guide: A Step-by-Step Workbook for Regaining Control

Burials ideal for reflecting on meaning of life

People remember words that stir their hearts. Words have potential to spread hope or dejection