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Cremation Jewelry: A Meaningful Way to Preserve Memories and Keep Your Loved One Close
There are many ways to acknowledge and celebrate a life well-lived through memorial keepsakes, memorial gardens, and memorial releases.
Biggest Regrets in Life and Working Through Them
At the end of your life, will you wish you worked less? Played more? Let go of things that don't serve you well? We should all aspire to live a life without regrets, but how?
Celebrity Tributes and Famous Farewells
In the age of social media, celebrity tributes have become increasingly popular, especially with the ability to publicly post about the celebrity. Engaging with these famous farewells actually helps with the mourning process.
Famous People Buried in California
While many of our most favorite celebrities choose to be laid to rest in their hometowns, these famous celebrity graves exist in Southern California, mainly in the Los Angeles area.
From Ivana Trump to Indonesia: Strange Burials and Graves Around the World
There is no shortage of strange gravesites and burial practices around the world. From famous golf courses and sports stadiums to airport runways and road medians, we're going to look at a few of the stranger options for final resting places.
How to Plan and Plant a 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.
Going Out With a Bang: Cremation Fireworks
Cremation fireworks are the incorporation of a loved one’s ashes into a fireworks display. This can be an especially dramatic, amazing, and just plain fun way to celebrate the life of the departed.
Apple’s Legacy Contact: Accessing Your Loved One’s Phone After They Die
A Legacy Contact is a person that you designate to have access to your Apple account’s data in the event of your death. So if you’ve ever wondered what happens to your phone after you die, read on to learn how to choose a Legacy Contact and what that means.
What Memorial Day Is Really All About
Memorial Day is a federal holiday during which we pay our respects to those military men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. But there is more to this holiday than many of us realize.
When Mother’s Day Is Hard: Coping With and Getting Through It
For many people, Mother’s Day can be a challenging time where they may be dealing with the loss of a mother, or even as mothers, the loss of a child.
The Best Books to Help Children Understand Death and Cope With Grief
It is important to be able to have conversations with children regarding death, and books have proven to be a great resource in sparking those discussions.
8 Movies that Capture the Essence of Grief and Loss
Coping with grief and loss is something that everyone goes through at some point, as it’s an unfortunate fact of life. Grief can sneak up on you through little reminders after suffering a loss, whether it’s on the anniversary of the death of a loved one or even when you hear a song on the radio.
Scattering Ashes at Sea: 5 Service Providers in Southern California
Whether you’re in Southern California, on the East Coast, or in the Midwest, scattering ashes in a body of water is a common practice when it comes to honoring a loved one. The symbolism—of literally letting your loved one go, can be cathartic and beautiful, a meaningful step in the grieving process.
The History of Death Culture and Celebrations of Life in the Black Community
After the Civil War and the abolition of slavery, one of the first businesses established by African Americans was a funeral home. At that time, funeral homes were segregated by race, religion, and ethnicity; not much has changed to this day.
Quick Resource List for Veteran Families
As a Veteran, you may be eligible to receive certain benefits for end of life costs. We've created this list of helpful resources for any information you or your family may need. Thank you for your service!
A Guide to Cremation Costs in California
While families and friends work through the grief after a loved one passes away, another burden that’s rarely discussed is the financial deficit that funerals can put families in.
Why You Should Plan Ahead: A Primer on Prepaid Funeral Plans
Prepaid funerals are a great option for everyone. Preplanning is worthy of consideration because it takes care of all decisions ahead which can save you time, money, and stress during a difficult time.
Opal Cremation and the Impact of Covid on the Funeral Industry in 2022
Obviously, COVID has left an impact on virtually everything around the world, and that inevitably includes funeral and cremation facilities.
Is a Casket Required for Cremation?
There are many questions that arise when it comes to funeral planning, and if you are considering cremation in Los Angeles, you may wonder what’s required for the process.
Losing a Loved One and Grieving at the Holidays
The holidays have famously been called “the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” but for people who have just experienced the loss of a loved one, it can be the most emotionally challenging.
5 Things to Know About What to Do with Cremains
After the death of a loved one, there are many important decisions you have to make. You'll need to make arrangements for a burial and/or local cremation.
What Happens to Your Online Accounts When You Pass?
From blogs and social media pages to digital accounts and photos, your online presence lives on long after you’re gone.
Debunking Cremation Myths
Cremation has grown in popularity throughout the world. However, Americans still hold a number of misconceptions when it comes to this method of dealing with remains.
