If you’ve been looking for the right urn or other memorial to commemorate a family member or even a beloved pet, you’ve probably been beset with a deluge of unfamiliar terminology. Urns are made in many different styles and from a wide variety of materials. That can make it difficult to choose the perfect one. Read the rest of this entry »
When it comes to memorial jewelry, the ash pendant is one of the most popular choices for mourners. When you lose a loved one, you want to keep their memory forever and there’s no better way to do that than with jewelry. In particular, the silver ash pendant is a favorite choice as it adds grace and compassion that will honor the memory of your loved one forever. Read the rest of this entry »
Part of the cycle of death and life is dealing with the passing away of a loved one in your life. This includes human relatives and pets that we have shared our life with. Many people shy away from talking about or even thinking about death or dying but there is a time and place to do so. More people are becoming aware of the choices they have in dealing with grief and death by discussing and researching the perfect memorial to remember their loved one. One of the ways is to keep a remembrance which can be in the form of an urn in which some ashes of the deceased are kept. The urns and boxes can take many different forms and shapes, even some are used as jewelry. Read the rest of this entry »
Many pet owners are shocked by the tremendous loss and grief that hits them after the death of a pet. For many people, the loss of a cat or dog can be more overwhelming and heart wrenching than the loss of a best friend, grandparent, sibling, or other beloved human. Some feel guilty because it feels morally unacceptable to grieve pet loss more than they grieve human loss. Read the rest of this entry »
There are people in our lives that we love, family members, friends, sisters, brothers, fathers, etc., and at some point, we will be forced to say goodbye to them. We don’t want to say goodbye, of course, but it will happen nonetheless. When that fateful day finally arrives, you will have a tough decision to make: cremation or burial. Most people still opt for burial as cremation is a bit of a mystery, but there are those who will do it, and when it comes to cremation, it is important to choose a form factor that meets your needs. Read the rest of this entry »
Death is something that happens to us all, but no one likes to discuss it or even think about it, so when you consider keeping all or a portion of the ashes of your loved one, you will have to be prepared to face people’s shock, criticism, and even their judgments of your mental state. While cremation is gaining popularity in this country, the keeping of the ashes is still considered “unconventional” “odd,” and in some cases, people even believe it’s unsanitary. However, it is a choice that only you can make as you deal with the grief of your loved one, and knowing how to answer questions or criticisms that people may have will help you feel more confident about it. Read the rest of this entry »
You don’t need anyone to tell you that your pet is a big part of the family. While they might not always have a seat at the dining room table, they will always have a special one in your heart. Your dog has been there every time you needed him and when the time comes, you will want to keep them and their memories close by. That is when urns for dog ashes can help keep the memories alive. Read the rest of this entry »
While cremation is becoming a more widely accepted practice in the United States, it is still a minority practice. Most people are still buried in caskets in cemeteries. There still exists amongst many people an aversion to cremation. This is usually due to being unfamiliar and misunderstanding the cremation process. The loved ones the departed leave behind are left to make all the end of life decisions. If you want to make sure you are cremated, or you have other end of life preferences, how do you ensure your wishes are followed? Read the rest of this entry »
There are many difficult decisions that you must make when a loved one dies, and none of these choices are easy. Many people find that one of the toughest decisions to make is what kind of headstone will mark the grave. Which is the most fitting shape? How much do they cost? What should be inscribed upon it? These are all questions you will no doubt have when the time comes, and while there are no simple answers, the following guide will help you understand some of the more basic questions that you might have about your loved one’s headstone. Read the rest of this entry »
The death of a loved one can be one of the most painful moments of your life. Having to accept they have departed is hard but we can never forget them or their memories. When such a tragedy strikes, the best we can do is to give them a suitable send off. Although burials are common with friends and family gathering together after a funeral, nowadays cremation has become a popular choice. It is the ash that remains that will be placed in memorial urns that will treasure their memories forever. Read the rest of this entry »