All about urns and cremation

Talking about the cremation process can be uncomfortable, confusing, and emotionally difficult. But it doesn’t need to be that way! The more you learn about the process, the more comfortable and confident you can become in knowing that cremation is the right choice for you and/or your loved ones. “Do cremation ashes go bad?” This is one of the most common questions that people are afraid to ask. Take a look as we clear up concerns about what happens to cremation ashes over the years.   What are Cremation Ashes Made Of? To understand what happens to cremation ashes over...

The pressure to make it perfect can feel overwhelming when planning a cremation ceremony. With a bit of planning and creativity, you can craft a beautiful service that honours your loved one while providing a sense of closure to those left behind. Enjoy the Flexibility, but Create Some Structure One of the reasons people choose cremation is that it offers flexibility. Unlike traditional burial services, cremation services really run the gambit – with options to scatter the ashes, create keepsakes for ashes, choose from beautiful cremation urns that can be kept at home, or even arrange alternative memorial services, like balloon releases...

How much do you know about cremation urns for ashes? The truth is, most of us are working on misassumptions from the movies! Take a look at some surprising facts about cremation urns that are important to know. You don’t have to use a cremation urn from the funeral home. While working with a funeral home can help simplify the process, there’s no need to feel like you don’t have a choice in the matter – especially when it comes to something super personal like a cremation urn. In fact, most funeral homes provide cremation urns for convenience since families...

Funeral rituals from around the world show us that people honour the memory of their loved ones in different ways.