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What Can Be Done With Cremation Ashes?

During the cremation process, the body of the deceased gets reduced to bone fragments. These bone fragments are further reduced in size with the help of certain machineries. The final product looks like fine sand and is known as cremated remains. Usually white in color, the cremated remains will weigh between 4lbs to 8lbs depending upon the body structure of the deceased. The cremated remains are…

The wife of Morris Cerullo Mrs. Theresa Cerullo has died

Morris Cerullo World Evangelism has publicly announced the passing of Mother Theresa Cerullo. Morris Cerullo passed July 10, 2020 and his wife passed July 30, 2

Coroner says 24-year-old woman found dead in Easley home is suspicious

EASLEY, SC (FOX Carolina) - An investigation is underway after a woman's body was found inside an Easley home Wednesday morning, according to the Anderson County Sheriff's Office.

Don't Make These 3 Common Funeral-Planning Mistakes

Learn the common funeral-planning mistakes you should avoid, whether you're pre-arranging a service for yourself or a loved one or after a death occurs.

Custom Memorials & Your Guide to Popular Headstone Symbols

With the extensive selection of custom memorials, almost any symbol or message can be added to stone grave markers. However, despite a plethora of options, there are

What Funeral Homes Aren't Telling You

The Consumer Federation of America and Funeral Consumers Alliance surveyed 150 funeral homes and had big trouble getting price information.

What should I wear to a funeral?

Know Your Rights When Shopping for a Funeral Home [SPONSORED]

As a consumer, you have rights and the treatment of your loved one’s remains is protected in many ways. Here are some of the protections provided for the deceased. The Funeral Rule There is no “con…

The Real Costs of Lost Documents

There's always room for improvement and we shouldn't be limited to outdated business processes just because it’s the way it has always been done.

How To Pre-Plan Cremation

When a body is cremated, the remains are burned to ash (sometimes called “cremains” or "cremated remains"). The cremated remains may be buried in the earth, interred in a columbarium, kept by the family in an urn, or scattered.

My adult kids inherited a home. What taxes are due?

The inheritance tax is based on the relationship between the deceased and the beneficiary.

10 Creepy Stories From Funeral Homes And Crematoriums

Funeral homes and crematoriums can be unsettling simply because most people want to avoid them. If you have to go to one, it’s because you’ve lost someone,

Legislation addresses burial vaults: are you getting what you pay for?

Most cemeteries require burial vaults because it makes ground maintenance easier and it protects the coffin from water and other elements. Some people will buy vaults ahead of time, but in some cas…

Should You Bring Your Child to a Funeral or Burial Service?

The key factors to consider when deciding if your infant or child should attend a funeral, memorial and/or burial service.

Plan your funeral service and ensure your wishes are fulfilled

Planning the right type of funeral service for each individual is important for providing the family with a good way to begin the grieving process. Each individual is different, and a cookie-cutter model is not the way to approach a ceremony that is so personal.The funeral service should properly reflect the decedent’s personality. People like candy, wine, good food and music, so a funeral and the reception following should include all of those things. You should be able to say goodbye to the…

Yes. You Should Go to The Funeral.

Funerals aren’t fun. They aren’t like other social events where friends and family gather to celebrate an occasion. There are often awkward moments, as both those who are immediately-impacted, and those who come to honor the dead and pay respects to the living, are at their most vulnerable – or raw. It’s Inconvenient There will...Read More

Why it's important to 'shop around' for a funeral home

People feel comfortable discussing the intricacies of an event that honours love, but when it comes to celebrating someone's life, it's almost taboo.