A cremation cannot proceed until you complete a few tasks first. Start by putting the paperwork in for the death certificate and filling out a cremation form. The same individual that filed the document is the only one allowed to pick up the ashes. You can expect it to take anywhere from 1 to 3 … Read more
A trust is a financial agreement permitting a third party, usually a professional trustee like a lawyer, to control assets until the beneficiary is ready to take them. Most times, this wealth transfer to the beneficiary occurs after the death of the individual who set up the trust. Your average trust functions, like a tax … Read more
As society is slowly becoming less religious and leaning more toward agnosticism, the West is becoming more open to the idea of cremation over a traditional burial. There are 5 cremation services you can choose from, but the most popular is direct cremation. It is rising in demand because funeral costs are increasing yearly while … Read more
Most Americans know very little about the cremation process because most people who pass away go the burial route. It’s because burials after death are a part of Western culture, and for religious Americans, it’s a sin if you cremate a body. If you or a loved one intend to defy these cultural norms after … Read more
Knowing who is responsible for taking possession of the deceased’s ashes is essential to avoid conflicts. Most times, it’s obvious who the person responsible will be. The rights to the ashes after a cremation would go to the closest relative or an executor if the person that passed away did not have family members. Family … Read more
You will have to decide on where to put your loved one’s cremated remains after the cremation process. Here we’ll discuss a list of creative ideas that you can use to turn the cremation ashes of your loved one into a legacy in itself. Cremation is an affordable and environmentally friendly alternative to the conventional … Read more
It’s extremely difficult to explain death and cremation to a kid but it’s also essential at the same time. Here we’ll discuss how to tactfully explain the cremation process to a child to help them understand what happens to a human body after death. The death of a close family member can have a huge … Read more
Should Christians prefer cremation over the traditional funeral that involves burial plots and caskets? Does the Bible forbid cremation? Here we’ll discuss this topic in detail to help you find correct answers. Cremation is a procedure in which the body of the deceased is placed in a chamber with intense fire. The fire transforms the … Read more
If someone close to you has passed away, you’ll be wondering what happens between the death and the cremation process. Here we’ll discuss everything you need to know about how a body is prepared for cremation. Cremation is a common and dignified way to honor the deceased and a life well lived. However, you might … Read more
Choosing the right words to say at a cremation ceremony to comfort the bereaved can be difficult. Here we’ll discuss what to say at a cremation ceremony to offer your condolences and show your support. Cremation is becoming increasingly popular in the United States. In fact, more people than ever choose to be cremated once … Read more