Opal Cremation Blog
A Complete Guide to Cremation Costs in California: What You Should and Shouldn’t Be Paying For
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.
‘Dying Well’ and the ‘Death Positive’ Movement: What It Means to Embrace End-of-Life Planning
A recent trend in the health and wellness industry is the discussion of “dying well.” More and more people are joining the “death positive” movement, a mindset to reduce anxiety about the concept of death.
Biodegradable Urns and Eco-Friendly Cremation in California
With climate change on the brain for more and more people, many might consider how their final resting place could impact the environment.
The History of Death Culture in the Black Community: Celebrations of Life, Superstitions and Rituals
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.
Californians: Quickly Get a Death Certificate Online with VitalChek Services
As the only external processor authorized by agencies across the nation for ordering vital records online, VitalChek is by far the best solution for funeral homes that order death certificates as a service, reducing the wait time from weeks to days.
Coping with Grief on Valentine’s Day: 14 Compassionate Ways to Ease the Pain
While many people are thinking about their beloved, for people who have just dealt with the loss of a loved one, especially that of spouses or significant others, it can be a difficult time.
E-Commerce and the End-of-Life Industry: A Complete Guide to Online Funeral Planning
With nearly everything available for online purchase today, from mattresses to groceries, more and more industries are adapting their businesses to e-commerce, including the cremation industry.
From Heartbreak to Healing: 10 Movies About Grief and Loss to Watch Now
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.
What Is a Death Doula? A Guide to End-of-Life Companions and How They Support Families
A death doula is someone who helps someone else in their transition of death. Not only can the doula assist the person who is dying, but they can also help families and friends as they deal with the loss.
7 Best Children’s Grief Books: Helping Children Understand Death and Cope With Loss
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.
Going Out With a Bang: Everything You Need to Know About 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.
The Funeral Theory: How We Imagine Our Final Goodbye and What It Reveals About Grief
The Funeral Theory: How We Imagine Our Final GoodbyeThe funeral theory has gained popularity in recent years, making people more ...