Its eagle season here in the Ozarks, lots of sightings and photos showing up on social media photography groups . The eagle has always captured the interest of … [Read more...]
How to Avoid Mistakes When Planning a Funeral
Before you roll your eyes, stop and think about what I’m saying: staging a funeral is a lot like hosting a social gathering (I hate to call it a party, but I … [Read more...]
Compassion in Action: Bereavement Baskets
If you were to ask my opinion, I’d say Americans are struggling to create new ways to honor and memorialize those we love. (Or, we rediscover and adapt old … [Read more...]
A New Memorial Service Tradition: Urn Wreaths
A big part of my life involves thinking about the historical roots of our modern funeral practices. Lately, the focus has been on urn wreaths, which is fast … [Read more...]
Urn Shopping Online: What’s the Big Deal about the Amazon Effect?
Here’s the big deal: mega-relaters like Amazon and Walmart are changing the way we do business – and not necessarily for the better. In a nutshell, they are … [Read more...]
5 Things to Consider Before Buying Cremation Urns from Amazon or Walmart
As I mentioned in our previous post, today Lenette and I are putting attention on complaints about Amazon. We’re also looking at Walmart reviews to see what … [Read more...]
Beauty from the Ashes: Red Cremation Urns
As mentioned last time, we’re having fun this year looking at astrology and birthstones – along with sideways glances at other character-defining tools, such as … [Read more...]
Astrology Signs and Birthstones: January
This post takes a look at two concepts often used to help us define and represent our character (and maybe to see our destiny more clearly). At the heart of our … [Read more...]
8 Easy-to-Keep New Year’s Resolutions for Good Pet Health
Hardly anyone admits to making New Year’s resolutions. Personally, I think it’s because we fear being told how silly (and ineffective) it is to do so. (In 2014, … [Read more...]
Beauty from the Ashes: Pet Keepsake Urns and Pet Cremation Jewelry
There’s no denying the gift-giving season is upon us. And, as always; I’m totally unprepared. In truth, I have not bought a single gift. If you’re in the same … [Read more...]