Opal Cremation Blog
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.
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.
As Unique as Your Loved One: 7 Thoughtful DIY Memorial Keepsake Ideas
Naturally, you can’t keep everything that a loved one used to own. So how do you decide what to keep or how to repurpose some items so that they aren’t just taking up space in your house?
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 is Aquamation?
Aquamation is an alternative to cremation also known as alkaline hydrolysis. As the name suggests, aquamation is a water-based method of final disposition that has been gaining popularity in recent years.
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.
5 Reasons to Celebrate Nurses During National Nurses’ Week
We’re happy to celebrate nurses every May to honor all of the hard work and sacrifices they make to help the community. Here are five reasons why nurses make a difference and why they are always worth celebrating.
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.
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.