Sometimes, when I actually sit down to write a post (after setting the topic ahead of time),my inner voice leads me down a tangential path. In other words, … [Read more...]
What is Family? 15 Thought-Provoking Quotes
Last weekend a very dear friend of mine and I spent time on the phone trying to answer the question, “What is family?” Chances are you’ve tried to answer the … [Read more...]
DIY Memorial Keepsakes: Mourning Pins
Today, it’s back to the Victorians, for a look at mourning pins, a charming tradition in a fascinating collection of memento mori created during this time. And … [Read more...]
Beauty from the Ashes: Blue Cremation Urns
It can be said the deep reds, yellows and oranges of autumn stand in contrast to the rich, deep blue of the month’s birthstone, the sapphire. In celebration, … [Read more...]
Urns for American Heros, Silence and Respect
This week we are assisting families in both the midwest and east coast plan memorials that will honor every day American heroes. The first family is planning … [Read more...]
History of Cremation: Victorian Society’s Reaction
Cremation in England – and here in the U.S.too, arose from dire necessity. But the practice wasn’t widely appreciated in either country for many years. In … [Read more...]
Celebrity Cremation: Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein died of heart failure, April 18th, 1955. Just two days later, on April 20th, his body was cremated in ‘strict privacy” at the Ewing Cemetery … [Read more...]
Price Shopping and Showrooming in the Funeral Home
Recently, a funeral director mentioned how frustrating it can be to deal with price shoppers who bring smartphones and tablet computers to the arrangement … [Read more...]
Don’t Dismiss the Healing Power of Funeral Flowers
Sadly, funerals have been on my itinerary more frequently the last couple of years. One disturbing trend that's clear and often noted in the obituary is the … [Read more...]
No Funeral, No Flowers: What I Learned Planning a Memorial Service
We recently had a death in the family. Our family matriarch. Grandmother. She lived a long, rich life and had made a list of specific wishes before she … [Read more...]
