We were thinking about going to the lake this weekend, and evidently so our some of our friends and family. We've had several calls lately from all over the … [Read more...] about Using Flowers in an Ash Scattering Ceremony
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There Goes The Greatest Hitter Who Ever Lived
According to a letter owned by Phil Castinetti, the sports memorabilia king of New England, Red Sox legend Ted Williams had a longtime wish to be cremated … [Read more...] about There Goes The Greatest Hitter Who Ever Lived
Catholic Doctrine Rejects Scattering of Ashes
ROME: The Italian Bishops' Conference is preparing to publish updated norms on funeral rites including cremation and the burial of ashes. The manual, … [Read more...] about Catholic Doctrine Rejects Scattering of Ashes
Funeral for a Friend: Celebration at Sea
Recently, I had the good fortune to connect with a local blogger who inspired me with several stories of her life experiences. She graciously allowed me to … [Read more...] about Funeral for a Friend: Celebration at Sea
Surfs Up-Paddle Out Memorial
According to Darren Crouch of Passages International, 40% of cremation families plan to scatter the ashes. 70% of those cremation families plan to scatter the … [Read more...] about Surfs Up-Paddle Out Memorial
Bon Voyage: Memorial Service at Sea
One of our families is planning a memorial service to be held on a cruise. The widower cleared it with the cruise line and explained that they'd like to scatter … [Read more...] about Bon Voyage: Memorial Service at Sea
Cast Away
As cremation has overtaken burial in California -- about 52 percent of the dead are cremated, according to the National Funeral Directors Association -- … [Read more...] about Cast Away