Posts by Mark Sunshine
Can Post-Mortem DNA Testing Affect Your Children’s Ability to Get Health Insurance?
No Post-mortem DNA testing has no adverse effect on your children’s ability to get insurance. One of the drawbacks of DNA and ancestry testing programs is the possibility that the results may be used by insurance companies and employers to discriminate based upon adverse test results. DNA testing results identify pre-existing medical conditions and the…
Read MorePost-Mortem DNA Testing – The Gift That Saves Lives
A simple mouth swab and collection of a few hair follicles after you have died can save generations of your descendants from early death. The miracle of modern medicine makes this possible. It is called post-mortem DNA testing and Sunshine Cremation Services is now arranging this life-saving service for its customers. Even after death, Sunshine…
Read MoreWhy Do Jews Put Stones On Graves?
Walking through a traditional Jewish cemetery reveals scores of stones that have been placed upon the headstones and graves of the deceased. But why are these stones on Jewish graves, and who put them there? The stones found on Jewish grave markers signify that someone came to visit the grave and are intended as a…
Read More“What You Are Now We Used To Be; What We Are Now You Will Be…”
My Visit To The Capuchin Crypt My wife and I were in Italy last Halloween Eve. We decided that the most appropriate way to commemorate Halloween was to sign up for a Roman “Crypt Tour” and visit some of the oldest known burial sites in the world. However, when we visited the Capuchin Crypt we…
Read MoreRead The Fine Print
It May Not Cover Pandemics Talk about fine print surprising and hurting consumers…if you read the fine print on most medical travel insurance policies you will discover that they exclude coverage for pandemics, including COVID-19. This means, even if you purchase medical travel insurance that is intended to cover medical expenses while traveling, you aren’t…
Read MoreCremation Rates Around The World
Cremation Rates Around The World Cremation Rates Around The World. Ever wonder how many people get cremated around the world? Well, it turns out that the United States lags most industrialized countries in terms of cremation versus burial. What Drives the Choice for Cremation? So, why do some people opt for cremation while others stick…
Read MoreKeys to a successful water scatter
Keys to a Successful Water Scatter Almost every day we are asked about water scattering of ashes. We know that water scattering can be a meaningful and impactful way to say goodbye to your loved one. But, we also know that water scattering can be a disaster. Things That Can Affect The Scatter Wind, current,…
Read More7 Tips To Help Prevent Deadly Drug Interactions
Online Pharmacies Present New Risks COVID-19 has changed the way we shop, and that includes how prescription drugs are purchased. Many of us are purchasing drugs through the Internet and having them delivered to our homes. While convenient, online pharmacies present new risks. The problem created by online pharmacies is the loss of the last line…
Read MoreGrief Counseling and the Enduring Burden of Loss
I have suffered the loss of close family members, and, while I have gotten used to the passing of my loved ones, I have never gotten over it. Some days, it seems to me that the funerals of my parents, Aunts and Uncles, Nephew and close friends were just yesterday, and I am overwhelmed with…
Read MoreHow To Avoid Funeral And Cremation Scams
Learn The Do’s And Don’ts Purchasing a funeral or cremation for yourself, or a loved one, is vastly different than all other consumer purchases. The combination of grief, fear and loss makes everyone vulnerable. Unscrupulous funeral directors regularly take advantage of customer vulnerability to take advantage of customers. They use high-pressure sales techniques designed to…
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