Opal Cremation Blog
How to Say Goodbye to Someone in Hospice Care: A 2026 Guide for Families Facing Loss
Tips for saying goodbye to someone in hospice care and how to navigate the complex emotions and processes that come with the end of a loved one's life.
What Memorial Day Is Really All About: Honoring the Veterans Behind the Holiday
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.
What is Cremation Jewelry: Find Out How 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 How to Work Through Them Before It’s Too Late
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?
10 Thoughtful Sympathy Gifts and Gestures for Someone Who Is Grieving
Knowing what to say or do when someone close to you is grieving the loss of a loved one can be daunting. Creative and thoughtful gestures can provide comfort and peace in their time of need.
Top 7 Celebrity Tributes and Famous Farewells That Moved the World
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.
Veterans’ Families’ Resources: A Quick List
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!
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.
How to Get a Death Certificate in California: All You Need to Know
Filing paperwork after the death of a loved one can be overwhelming. Surviving family members often have questions about death certificates, and how to go about preparing and filing this vital record.
Death Certificates: Everything You Need to Know
A death certificate is important because when it comes to closing accounts and taking care of an individual’s finances, the certificate is proof that what you are doing is legal. However, before you receive a death certificate, you must register the death.
Losing a Loved One and Grieving at the Holidays: Tips for Getting Through the Season
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 Cremation
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.