Opal Cremation Blog
What is Grief? – 5 Important Things to Know as You Process Loss
Despite how common an experience it is, grief and its associated sense of loss is still a deeply misunderstood process. Here are five things to know about grief as you process your loss.
Create a Heartfelt Tribute: Plan & Plant Your Own Memorial Garden
After the death of a loved one, it’s natural to seek out ways to honor their memory. A memorial garden of any shape or size can be a wonderful tribute to your loved one and will serve as a place of healing.
Hospice Care Demystified: A Comprehensive Guide to Comfort and Compassion
For many families, hospice care provides a safe, supportive, and dignified way to take care of someone as they approach the end of their life.
6 Celebration of Life Ideas in Los Angeles: Outdoor Venues
Celebration of Life events are honoring the deceased in colorful and unique ways, even long after the loved ones have been buried or their ashes scattered. There is no wrong way to throw a Celebration of Life.
7 Celebration of Life Ideas in San Diego
San Diego is a great city in which to plan birthday parties, anniversaries, and retirement events. Though less widely considered, it also has a wealth of Celebration of Life ideas venues to consider.
Celebration of Life Events in Orange County: Special Places to Visit
If you’re looking for Celebration of Life venues in Orange County, or just looking for a great, local spot to relax at, look no further. We've compiled a short list of special places to visit during your time here.
8 Celebration of Life Ideas in LA: Banquet Venues
Celebration of Life events put a positive spin on honoring the deceased, gathering friends and family together to create a happy event, commemorating someone’s life. Rather than perpetuate a somber mood, a Celebration of Life encourages creativity and joyful festivities to lighten the mood around death.
Memorial Releases: Celebrating a Life After Loss
There are many ways to acknowledge and celebrate a life well-lived through memorial keepsakes, memorial gardens, and memorial releases.
Understanding Grief and Depression: What’s the Difference?
Experiencing grief or depression is common after losing a loved one or receiving life-changing news. But how does grief differ from depression?
Cremation vs Burial: Understanding Key Differences, Costs, and Environmental Impact
When your loved one dies, you have options about what to do with their remains. The right choice may not necessarily be an obvious one.
How to Plan an Unforgettable Celebration of Life Service
When we die, our stories live on. Funerals, memorial services, and visitations can provide comfort and closure to family and friends after death.
Where Is Martin Luther King Jr. Buried? Honoring Legacies and Modern Cremation Choices
February is Black History Month. This is a time to honor Black leaders and icons who furthered the rights of African Americans in the face of adversity. If you would like to pay your respects to these influential figures, or learn where their ashes were scattered, these are a few of their final resting places.