Being buried with a cell phone is the second most requested item to be placed in a loved one's casket, immediately after a request to be cremated with a pet’s ashes. “We had a young man die this past summer and they put his cell phone in the casket for the viewing and it rang constantly,” says Frank Perman, of Frank R. Perman Funeral Home, Inc. of Pittsburgh, Pa. “It was turned to silent, but you could see the phone light up so you knew people were calling. And they were leaving … [Read more...] about Can You Hear Me Now?
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Entertaining Under The Influence
As a gift to myself, I purchased Amy Sedaris', Hospitality Under the Influence. So glad I did, it's currently sold out on Amazon...but if you find it....GET IT! Great recipes, craft ideas, and entertaining tips that made me chortle. I found this little gem: Most people want to contribute when someone else is grieving, but often they are unsure of what to do. I know when I hear the words "it was a freak accident, immediately think "I need to roast a chicken." I always like to keep what I … [Read more...] about Entertaining Under The Influence
Memorial Service Ideas
In an age of "in lieu of flowers" we shouldn't forget the power of flowers for a grieving family. Especially this time of year, the sensory impact of live flowers can actually add a healing element to the memorial service. With cremation and the trend of simplicity in funeral services the floral aspect is often overlooked. Wreaths are an excellent choice for a ceremony where the urn will be present or families that plan to spread the ashes. … [Read more...] about Memorial Service Ideas
Perfect Urn For My Dad
One of our clients called this morning to check on her order. It's been almost a year since her father died and she's finally ready to select an urn to take to her mother. Her dad's ashes have been in a cardboard container in his daughter's possession. Her mom has been unsure what to do with the ashes and felt that keeping them in the home might be too morbid...but didn't want to bury. His room and personal effects are still the way he left them when he departed this world. Her father had … [Read more...] about Perfect Urn For My Dad
High Gloss Natural Burl Wood Urn
Wood Urn Pick of the Week: The natural beauty of our burl wood urn is perfect choice for families that may want a wood urn for traveling with ashes, or who plan to scatter the cremains at a later date. Our high gloss natural burl grain patterns are individual to each of our urns, symbolizing the unique quality of each human spirit and can personalized with engraving. Our burl wood memorial urn features a lift out lined tray for storage of jewelry, keys, and other small mementos. Lower … [Read more...] about High Gloss Natural Burl Wood Urn