5 Expenses You Skip With Cremation Versus Burial

More and more Americans are choosing cremation instead of burial — both for themselves and for their loved ones. Although there are many reasons to opt for cremation, one of the most important may be cost savings. What sort of expenses can you forgo with cremation? Here are a few of the most valuable.  1. Long-Distance Transportation If you or your loved one passes away far from home, transporting the remains can be complicated — and expensive. [Read More]

3 Reasons To Choose Flat Grave Markers

What you choose to mark a loved one's gravesite with is an individual decision. You can choose many different types of monuments and gravestones on the market. Both markers can provide much more than birth and death dates. They can give many clues about the person who lies below. While upright tombstones have been popular over the years, flat grave markers are now all the rage. There are many reasons for this change, and here are a few of them. [Read More]

Tips To Keep In Mind When Seeking Cremation For A Loved One's Remains

Losing a loved one is never easy, and things can be even rougher if you are the one who is in charge of making sure their final wishes including cremation are taken care of. As you move forward, it can be helpful to do a little homework on how you want to handle this process in order to ensure that your loved one is sent off in a way they would have wanted. [Read More]

Everything You Need To Know About Cremation Services

The loss of a loved one can be difficult, but honoring their final wishes is a final way that you can show your love and respect for them. If your loved one requested to be cremated, it may not be a process you are familiar with. Here's what you need to know about cremation services. What is cremation? Cremation is the process of reducing a body to bone fragments and ash using high temperatures. [Read More]