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How to Dispose of Cremation Ashes

Man resting hand on cremated ashes at funeralWhen a loved one dies and wishes to be cremated, you have to determine how to deal with the ashes. Ideally, the person will have made his wishes known before his passing, but you might have the make the decision yourself. In this case, thinking about what the person would have liked should be the major factor in your decisionTraditional MethodsIt's customary to scatter ashes in a location the deceased family member enjoyed…

How To Decide What You Want Done With Your Ashes

There are four main options for what to do with cremated remains.

Body found in bonfire pile in Tonto National Forest identified as missing teen

The body found in a bonfire pile in the Tonto National Forest last week has been identified as a teenager reported missing from Tempe.

10 funeral home realities you probably never wanted to know

As Halloween approaches and the fall decor goes up, we find ourselves surrounded by pumpkins, scary movies and mountains of candy.

To The Person 'Inconvenienced' By Our Funeral Procession

To the middle-aged woman who gestured angrily and yelled as we passed...To the 30-something man in the power suit who honked and forced his black SUV...

What should I wear to a funeral?

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

The Importance of a Funeral or Memorial Service When Choosing Cremation

If you or a loved one has chosen cremation for your or their Earthly remains, read this. Even if you have selected cremation because of its simplicity or affordability, there is no need or reason …

What is Direct Cremation

While cremation has become a popular choice for end-of-life planning, many still ask the question, what is direct cremation? You or your loved one may wish to “just be cremated,” which Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium is able to accommodate by preparing everything legally necessary for cremation.

Why families choose to witness the cremation of a loved one

As more people choose cremation, our funeral directors are frequently asked, can you witness a cremation? Yes, that is an option for family members. Watching a cremation is not for everyone, though families may choose this service for a number of reasons.

Ultimate recycling: Artificial joints after cremation

The funeral director was discussing cremation with the bereaved family.When she told them that their father's artificial joint would be removed from the ashes and sent to a facility where the metal would be recycled, the mood brightened.

How to Host and Plan a Funeral Luncheon

The Funeral Luncheon, or after-service gathering, is a time when friends and family of the deceased come together to share a meal, share memories, and support one another. These events can be an e…

No Cremation — But Should I Gift My Body to Science?

Pastor John answers a follow-up question to the cremation question. Should Christians donate their bodies to science?

You're gonna do what with those ashes?

An artist can make is possible for you to have tea with Nana again after she's gone!

How to Make a Funeral More Personal

Each person deserves a final ceremony that is as unique as their individual life. These ceremonies should reflect the person’s unique personality and honor the memories they made during their lifetime. Here are a few ways you can create a personalized final farewell celebration.

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…

Is Your Child's Day Care Safe?

How confident are you that your child's day care is safe? Millions of parents across the United States entrust their ... Personal Injury