Cremation Myths
Keys 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 MoreDo I Need To Pay More So That My Loved One Gets An Individual Cremation?
Cremations myths. There are so many! There is a popular belief that families need to pay extra to have an individual cremation and not have their ashes mixed with other people. I am not sure where this popular fear originated but there is no reason to be concerned that any properly licensed cremation services provider…
Read MoreHow Are Cremation Ashes Returned To The Family
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 cremation 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. No…pets are not cremated at the same time or in the same furnace as humans. It is a chargeable criminal…
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