Cremation Cost
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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 Before Purchasing Medical Travel Insurance
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 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. According to the Cremation Society of Great Britain, in concentrated urban areas around the globe, the cremation rate is often greater than…
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. Wind, current, and waves often do not cooperate,…
Read MoreEight Easy and Inexpensive Tips for Selecting the Perfect Cremation Urn.
It’s easy and inexpensive to purchase the perfect cremation urn for your loved one. Below are a few easy tips for making the best choice. Tip #1 – Usually, $100 is the maximum you should pay. $100 is more than enough to purchase the highest quality urns manufactured anywhere in the world (other than specialty…
Read MoreCremation Provides Families Funeral and Memorial Service Choices
Among the most important reasons to choose cremation over a traditional burial is the flexibility in funeral service options provided by cremation. Many of these funeral service options may have little or no cost while still providing for a meaningful opportunity to say “goodbye” to a loved one who has passed. Among the types of…
Read MoreThe Cost Of Memorial Celebration Of Life Service Can Be $0?
Almost every day we are asked, “Do I have to have a funeral service after I die? After all, it is so expensive…” Our answer is “It is fine to do whatever you feel comfortable doing. However, cost should not be a factor in the decision.” Cost is never a good reason not to have…
Read MoreNo Cost Cremation
A Smart and Ethical Alternative To Traditional End of Life Arrangements. “No cost cremation” sounds too good to be true, but it isn’t. No-cost cremation is made possible through the gift of the deceased to the advancement of medical research, science, and training. Many medical advancements and breakthroughs that we take for granted were made…
Read More5 Things To Know About “Low-Cost” Cremation Services
The Dayton Daily News has published a great article about low-cost cremation and things to check before hiring a cremation provider. Watch Out For Gotcha’s and Maybe Deals I think that the most important advice that the Dayton Daily News gave readers was to know what they are purchasing and to watch out for “gotcha…
Read MoreTravel Insurance Makes Good Cents!
Be Kind. Be Responsible. Purchasing your pre-need funeral/cremation arrangements is one of the kindest and most financially responsible things you can do for your family. Not only do you lock in the cost of your funeral/cremation at today’s prices (rather than future inflated and higher prices), you help your loved ones’ cope with your passing…
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