Cremation Myths
One Price, No Surprises
Understand The Fine Print Before you recommend a cremation services provider to your clients, I believe it is important to understand the fine print so that your clients are not overcharged and do not feel like they were ripped off. Virtually all of our competitors play the bait-and-switch game. They advertise an unrealistic low price, but then…
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 MoreWhat’s The Cost of a Memorial Celebration Of Life?
It’s Too Expensive 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…
Read MoreDeath Care Industry In China
Digital Awareness Digital Technology has come to the death care industry in China. Just like in the United States, transparency created by the Internet is bringing prices down, increasing consumer information and awareness, and creating consumer-friendly competition. The Chinese death care industry historically has been government-owned and controlled. Local cemetery and funeral organizations were affiliated…
Read MoreCremation Myth Busted: I Need To Pay More To Get An Individual Cremation
Cremation Myth There is a popular belief that families need to pay extra to have an individual cremation and not have their ashes mixed with other loved ones who have been previously cremated. I am not sure where this popular fear originated but there is no reason to be concerned. It’s Not Legal. It’s Not…
Read MoreCremation Myths Busted – How Are Cremation Ashes Returned To The Family?
Protocol If I could design a set of procedures that intentionally caused anxiety and insecurity, I don’t think I could design a more anxiety-provoking process than the standard cremation process. Loved ones are most often taken away, never to be seen again, and then ashes are returned to the family. Families have no realistic way…
Read MoreAre Pets Cremated At The Same Time As Humans?
Another Myth! At least once a month someone asks me if people and pets are cremated at the same time and in the same furnace as humans. This is an easy myth to bust. Pet’s Are Not Permitted to Be Cremated With Humans No…pets are not cremated at the same time or in the same…
Read MoreTravel Assurance Makes Good Cents!
Lock In Your Cost Ahead Of Time Purchasing your prepaid 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…
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