Embalming Is Not Needed Before Cremation

By Mark Sunshine | January 21, 2023 |

Picture of multiple types of cartoon organs in a glass jar with embalming fluid.

No, It Is Not! Embalming is not needed before cremation. What Is Embalming? Embalming is a method of preserving a dead body with chemicals. During embalming, the embalmer flushes out the blood and replaces it with a chemical solution to prevent decay and the spread of disease. Embalming also changes the appearance of the body…

Nursing Homes: Who Is Financially Responsible?

By Mark Sunshine | January 9, 2023 |

Picture of two ladies sitting on a couch together drinking coffee.

I am willing to bet that everyone receiving this email knows of a family financially obliterated by the cost of nursing home care for a loved one. But did you know that family members cannot be required to pay for a relative’s nursing home care? And, did you know that it is illegal for nursing homes…