Posts Tagged ‘DNA storage’
DNA Will Be The Key To Personalized Cures For Cancer
DNA Testing & Storage Our firm offers post-mortem DNA testing and storage so that the DNA of your loved one can be used to determine if offspring are at enhanced inherited risk for certain diseases, such as cancer and heart disease. We believe that post-mortem DNA testing and storage is one of the most important…
Read MoreThe BRCA1 and BRCA2 Gene Mutations Kill Post-Mortem DNA Testing Saves Lives
Sunshine Cremation Services wants to help future generations avoid the pain, suffering, and heartache of cancer caused by BRCA gene mutations. According to the National Cancer Institute, the BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations are often responsible for breast cancer, ovarian cancer, prostate cancer, and pancreatic cancer. This gene mutation also causes a host of other…
Read MoreCan 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…
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 is 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 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 MoreInexpensive 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 More7 Tips To Help Prevent Deadly Drug Interactions
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 of protection – the staff…
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