About Me

Talking About Urns and Caskets

Welcome to my site about urns and caskets. My name is Billy Vance. When I was a young boy, I loved to pour through the catalogs full of burial urns, display urns and caskets of all kinds. Coming from a family full of funeral home professionals made these catalogs widely available. My family even frequently held discussions about the latest model updates. As I browsed through the options, and listened to the in depth conversations, I was always struck about the material quality and level of craftsmanship put into each one. I will use this site to discuss the urn and casket selection process in more detail. Thanks for coming by.

Paying Respects: Benefits Of Cremation Services

Posted on August 17, 2021

Death is often a sudden and unexpected event, leaving loved ones that are left behind to make crucial decisions. Deciding on how to handle the remains can be a difficult choice for those still dealing with the loss of those they loved. Cremation offers a simple method of handling the remains of the deceased and has a variety of benefits. Choosing for the remains to be cremated will not only be easier on the wallet of those left behind but also provides a unique way to pay respects that may not otherwise be possible with a traditional burial. [Read More]

Preferred Funeral Home Services For Planning Your Final Arrangements

Posted on June 2, 2021

As a parent and grandparent, you do not want to burden your children and grandchildren with planning out your funeral or memorial service. You know what an emotional process it can be to finalize those kinds of plans. You also know how expensive they can be and what kinds of effects they can have on people who may already live on limited means. Instead of dying without any plans in place, you can take steps now to finalize how you would like to be laid to rest. [Read More]

5 Tips To Craft The Right Memorial Tribute For Your Loved One

Posted on March 2, 2021

Designing a memorial monument for your loved one's final resting place is a difficult task for most. Fortunately, unlike most aspects of funeral or memorial planning, the creation of a monument can be delayed until you or your family is emotionally ready. And when that time comes, here are a few tips to craft the perfect tribute to them.  1. Learn the Cemetery's Rules Before you start making plans as to how the actual memorial will look, talk with the cemetery (or wherever you plan to place the monument). [Read More]

Tips For Planning Funeral Services

Posted on December 4, 2020

Deciding how to respectfully plan a funeral service alone may feel overwhelming. Funeral rites and traditions are often passed down from one generation to the next. Loved ones may want to add a traditional element to the funeral service. This may be challenging due to religious groups not meeting during the pandemic. Family members may be worried that their loved one's religion will not be a part of the funeral. Here are a few tips for planning funeral services. [Read More]