Celebrating a Life: Blog

Following the loss of a loved one, there are upwards of 125 decisions to be made. One of those decisions involves arranging services. 

It’s common for families to question how long they have before services need to be held. The answer to this is...

Memorialization is an integral part of every culture. In fact, the very practice of memorialization dates back to 35,000 B.C. 

While customs have changed over time, so too have family preferences. With more and more individuals choosing cremation,...

Following a death, many have trouble sorting through loved one’s personal possessions.

This is to be expected. Each item, no matter how big or small, is a physical reminder of your loved one’s absence. It’s a connection to the past, a distant...

Following the loss of a loved one, there are upwards of 125 decisions to make in a short timeframe. 

Families who choose cremation must select a cremation provider or funeral home to carry out the services. Choosing the right provider for you and...

While many families that select burial typically choose to lay a loved one to rest in a cemetery, cremation opens up the door to many possibilities.

Think scattering, for example. While there are rules and regulations related to this disposition...

Are you looking for ways to reduce the number of steps and stick to a budget in planning final arrangements for a loved one? If so, simple cremation may be right for you and your family.

Simple cremation is a disposition method in which a body is...

Has there been a death in your family recently? If so, where did you arrange services, and with whom? How was your experience?

All too often, families select a provider because grandma and grandpa or mom and dad have in the past—regardless if needs...

Following the loss of a loved one, family members are struck with the sudden and difficult decision of finding a funeral home.

To ensure a smooth and seamless process during an already emotional time, you’ll want to choose a funeral that will help...

The death of a loved one is one of the hardest events we face in life. Now, imagine coupling that pain with the heartache you’d feel after finding out about a loss on social media instead of from a trusted family member. 

As new platforms rise in...

Losing a loved one is an emotional time for the entire family.

Within the first 24 to 48 hours of your loss, there are as many as 125 decisions to make when planning funeral and burial arrangements.

Some funeral homes offer the ability to purchase...