Funerals, Cremations, Wakes, Ashes
As a funeral director with over 15 years of experience, I have been asked many questions about the process of human decomposition. One of the most common questions I get is “how long does it take a body to become a skeleton?” In this blog post, I will provide you …
Find out how much a headstone costs and what factors can make it more affordable for you. The price of a headstone depends on a number of factors including size, shape, material, and design. There are also other costs associated with purchasing a headstone like installation and maintenance fees. The …
Losing a loved one and talking about death is never easy. But it’s also understandable to have questions regarding your loved one. What happens to them once their body arrives at the funeral home? How is the body of my loved one put into a casket? Why are my loved …
Although rare, there may be some instances in which we must exhume the remains of our friends and loved ones who passed on. There are several reasons for this, but there is usually a process and means about doing it. While it’s always best to look up the laws and …
Find out how long it takes for a body to decompose without embalming and answer any other question you have about the process. Looking into this fascinating subject has brought up more than one surprise. After twelve hours, the internal tissues start to decay. However, complete decomposition of the body …
Deciding on a final resting place is a very personal choice. There are many things to consider, not least of which is religious and familial traditions as well as your finances and preferences. Knowing about all the funerary options available will help you make a sound decision with which you …
It is a popular belief that humans bury the dead in an act of sanitation or for public health requirement reasons, and of course, this is a positive – but it’s not why it all started. In fact, burials began as a way of respecting reasons, and of course, this …
The modern image of the funeral is one where everyone is dressed in black, formal clothing. It’s considered rude or even disrespectful to show up in any other color, especially something bright. But why is that? Why do people wear black to funerals? Black, as a mourning color, dates back …
interment is a word referring to the final resting place of a deceased person’s remains. Traditionally designating a burial spot, interment can now also include the location one’s ashes are scattered, for example. Let’s go over the different types of interment so you understand what they entail. Burial Traditional A …
What is an Irish Wake? Find out more about a communal celebration and consolation that is full of ancient tradition.In this article, we will look at the history and customs of the Irish Wake, and what to expect if you’re hosting or attending your own Irish Wake. An Irish Wake …
