2015

  • They Always Said You Were A Jewel: The Good And The Bad Of Turning Cremains Into Jewelry And Decor

    If you're planning to be cremated when you die, you have an ever-expanding range of options regarding what to do with your cremains. One option is to turn the cremains into jewelry or a home decoration, either pressing the ashes into a diamond or using the ashes as part of a glass or crystal pendant or shelf knick knack. On the surface, this seems like a cool option to go with, but there are issues that you need to know about before you decide this might be what you want. [Read More]

  • What Are The Different Types Of Cremation Jewelry?

    Losing a loved one is hard enough, but when it comes to deciding how to handle the ashes, you might get confused about what to do with them. One good thing to consider is to use some of the ashes to make cremation jewelry, instead of keeping them all in an urn. Cremation jewelry allows you to wear a memorial piece of jewelry that helps you keep them close to your heart, and also lets you make jewelry for other loved ones. [Read More]

  • Finding The Perfect Wedding Venue: Try A Funeral Home

    From a young age, many girls (and boys), dream of the perfect wedding.  In many fantasies, they see a beautiful venue filled with friends and family, gorgeous flower arrangements and instrumental music floating through the air.  The reality of planning that perfect day involves stress that bright eyed children don't plan for in their fantasy: trying to find a venue that isn't taken, trying to keep to a budget and trying to make your wedding more unique than the twenty five other weddings friends have had in the past year. [Read More]

  • Two Reasons Why You Should Consider Cremation Services

    Whether you're planning your own final rites, or helping with the preparation of a loved one's last wishes, there are a number of reasons why cremation should rank high on your list of alternatives.  Cremation is becoming more and more popular, and projections show that in the coming years, more Americans will choose to be cremated versus being buried.  If you're on the fence about whether or not cremation is a good choice, use this information to learn more about the benefits of cremation. [Read More]

  • What To Know If You Attend A Jewish Funeral Service

    Most religions have special requirements for how bodies are to be treated and funeral services are to be managed. The Jewish faith, however, has very specific guidelines for how to honor the dead within their religion. If you attend a Jewish funeral service, you may observe the following traditions: There's little time between death and the service. If you were surprised by how quickly the funeral service was planned and scheduled following the death, that's part of Jewish tradition. [Read More]

  • Creative And Meaningful Ways To Spread A Loved One's Ashes

    If your loved one has chosen cremation as their end-of-life choice, you and your family probably want to do something meaningful for their passing. Spreading the ashes is a common ceremony, and there are many places you can do so. Some family members opt to keep the ashes in their home in a special container or spread them in the yard or garden, while others may choose to spread the ashes in a location that means something. [Read More]

  • Answers To Four Common Funeral Etiquette Questions

    Visiting a funeral home to express your condolences to the family of someone who has passed away can be difficult enough, but the experience can become even more challenging if you're unsure of the proper funeral or visitation etiquette. Knowing the answers to some commonly asked etiquette questions ensures that the family in grief appreciates your attendance and that you're able to provide support in the appropriate manner. Here's what you should know: [Read More]

  • Selecting A Unique Headstone

    If you have just had a family member pass away, selecting the headstone that will mark the grave site is a personal choice that you will want to ponder in-depth. The headstone you pick is seen by all family and friends and personalizing it is a great way to show your love for your family member. Here are a few ideas to think about when selecting a headstone, giving it meaningful character for all to reflect upon when visiting the gravesite. [Read More]

  • 5 Questions You Should Consider When Choosing A Funeral Home

    Perhaps the biggest decision you will be faced with when you start making arrangements for your own funeral what funeral home you would prefer to have your services held. When it comes to your final gathering for your friends and family, it is imperative that you give enough time to making the best decision. Her are five questions you should consider before choosing the right funeral home, like Rose's Funeral Home Inc, during your funeral pre-planning. [Read More]

  • Putting Your Pet Down: How To Preserve Their Memory

    If you have discovered that you have to put down your pet and you don't know how you'll be able to let go, you'll want to find a way to preserve their memory. You can keep your pet fresh in your mind long after they are gone, and you can keep their spirit with you. Ask you schedule for the pet to be put down at the veterinarian's office, you also need to decide what to do with the body. [Read More]