I’ve been thinking and writing about death anniversaries for years. Most recently it was “Twelve Ways to Celebrate a Loved One’s Death Anniversary.” This time … [Read more...]
Beauty from the Ashes: Amethyst Cremation Urns
Today’s post began as a short look at purple urns, in keeping with this month’s focus on the astrological sign Pisces, and the birthstone associated with … [Read more...]
Astrology Signs and Birthstones: February
This week we’re looking at the second of the astrology signs Pisces. Often represented as two fish, swimming in opposite directions, Pisces is (rather … [Read more...]
The Eagle Usually Wins-Even at the Funeral
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...]