Celebrating a Life: Blog

Each state has its own rules and regulations governing cremation. For example, embalming is not required in the state of Ohio for direct cremation, but a body must be embalmed, refrigerated or placed in an odor-proof container within 48 hours after...

Demand for cremation has outpaced burial for the fourth consecutive year, according to National Funeral Directors Association’s (NFDA) 2019 report on cremation and burial.

By 2040, the U.S. cremation rate is projected to be at 78%. The burial rate,...

By 2025, it’s estimated that nearly 65% of all families will choose cremation over burial. As cremation rates increase, there’s a growing demand for easier transportation of cremated remains from point a to point b.

In some cases, families wish to...

Losing a loved one is one of life’s most difficult challenges. In the midst of intense grief, family members are expected to make final arrangements, which generally includes deciding between burial and cremation.

The National Funeral Directors...

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 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...

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,...

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...