Celebrating a Life: Blog

Green burial is growing in popularity, as more people understand the environmental and societal benefits of natural decomposition.

This non-evasive, eco-friendly practice is free of toxic chemicals and fluids that are commonly used with earth...

Just as we sit down to plan our finances, retirement or a vacation, preplanning your own funeral helps eliminate both financial and emotional burden put upon your surviving loved ones.

A survey by the National Funeral Director’s Association (NFDA)...

Selecting a final resting place for a loved one is a tough choice. You want them to be in a comforting location with potential significance to their life.

While families that select burial typically choose to lay a loved one to rest in a cemetery,...

Preplanning your own funeral is a true act of love to your surviving family members. When an individual dies, families are faced with upwards of 125 decisions if final wishes aren’t documented. 

Preplanning your own funeral gives your loved ones...

The rate of cremation in the U.S. is on the rise. In fact, the National Funeral Directors Association’s (NFDA) 2017 Cremation and Burial Report found that more than half of all Americans opted for cremation in 2016.

What’s more, the NFDA projects...

When preparing for the death of a loved one, you may need to make difficult decisions to ensure the best quality of life in their final days. However, with end-of-life decisions and care, it’s likely you feel overwhelmed and lost in the process....

There’s no linear path or timeline set for grief. While each of us grieves in our own unique way, we can all benefit from expressing our emotions in a safe and comfortable environment together.

To help individuals and families get the bereavement...

There are many factors and choices to consider when arranging an end-of-life celebration for a loved one.

As you go through the planning process, you may find that you have some unanswered questions. For instance, you may wonder what type of...

As the holiday season nears, Cleveland, Ohio offers unique experiences for people of all ages to enjoy. Seniors and their loved ones can keep busy during the cold winter months and celebrate the merriest time of year with activities ranging from...