Crystal Lake, IL Jeff Hornagold loved Nascar, baseball, spending time with family and friends....and his job at UPS, where he worked for 20 years as a driver. Hornagold died last Tuesday from lung cancer. As a memorial tribute, his friend and co-worker Michael McGowan, made a final delivery in his UPS truck, transporting the casket with Hornagold's body from the funeral home to the church where memorial services were held on Saturday. McGowan says he plans to keep a picture of Hornagold … [Read more...] about Special Delivery
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Celebrate Life
One of the advantages of cremation is the luxury of time. Although many families want immediate closure, memorial services and interment can actually be planned for a later date to allow for family that may have to travel, or even better weather. Such was the case with the Lee family. When Mary Lou Lee passed away in March, her family honored her wishes: She wanted her services to be held after school was out for the summer as she did not want her school-age grandchildren and … [Read more...] about Celebrate Life
Will Kurt Cobain Ever Have Peace?
A little late to the party, but I just found this story regarding the supposed theft of Curt Cobain's ashes at the first of June. From Rolling Stone: The majority of Cobain's ashes were spread at a New York Buddhist temple and in Washington's Wishkah River. Cobain's widow, Courtney Love said she kept a small amount (as well as a lock of his hair) for herself and was storing the ashes in a pink bear-shaped handbag that was hidden in the wardrobe closet of her Hollywood home. She believes … [Read more...] about Will Kurt Cobain Ever Have Peace?
Classic Style Urn Selection
When the family can't agree on a urn style for the deceased, sometimes the simplest choice is the Classic Bronze cremation urn. Ancient design and clean lines of this funeral urn never goes out of style. These metal urns are available in three sizes, a full-size adult, a smaller sharing, youth or pet urn, and a 3" keepsake size. What's a keepsake urn, and why would you one? Some families might be sprinkling or want to keep a small amount or the ashes, a lock of hair or dried flowers. The … [Read more...] about Classic Style Urn Selection
Hookin’ Up
There is hope for aging brains. Law and Order's Jerry Orbach donated his eyes. Speaking of eyeballs, check out this eye bank ad. Creepy or cool? The History Channel will explore cremation, the role of the medical examiner, organ and tissue donation and more during a show to air at 8 p.m. on Friday, June 20th in MODERN MARVELS: CORPSE TECH.The show's theme will be "Adventures of the Body After Life." Let's talk about life: More than 4000 babies in China have been named "Olympic … [Read more...] about Hookin’ Up