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Cremation Jewelry: A Meaningful Way to Preserve Memories and Keep Your Loved One Close
There are many ways to acknowledge and celebrate a life well-lived through memorial keepsakes, memorial gardens, and memorial releases.
How to Say Goodbye to Someone in Hospice Care
Tips for saying goodbye to someone in hospice care and how to navigate the complex emotions and processes that come with the end of a loved one's life.
Biggest Regrets in Life and Working Through Them
At the end of your life, will you wish you worked less? Played more? Let go of things that don't serve you well? We should all aspire to live a life without regrets, but how?
Grief vs Depression
Experiencing grief or depression is common after losing a loved one or receiving life-changing news. But how does grief differ from depression?
Celebrity Tributes and Famous Farewells
In the age of social media, celebrity tributes have become increasingly popular, especially with the ability to publicly post about the celebrity. Engaging with these famous farewells actually helps with the mourning process.
Famous People Buried in California
While many of our most favorite celebrities choose to be laid to rest in their hometowns, these famous celebrity graves exist in Southern California, mainly in the Los Angeles area.
From Ivana Trump to Indonesia: Strange Burials and Graves Around the World
There is no shortage of strange gravesites and burial practices around the world. From famous golf courses and sports stadiums to airport runways and road medians, we're going to look at a few of the stranger options for final resting places.
What is Grief? – 5 Important Things to Know as You Process Loss
Despite how common an experience it is, grief and its associated sense of loss is still a deeply misunderstood process. Here are five things to know about grief as you process your loss.
How to Plan and Plant a Memorial Garden
After the death of a loved one, it’s natural to seek out ways to honor their memory. A memorial garden of any shape or size can be a wonderful tribute to your loved one and will serve as a place of healing.
Going Out With a Bang: Cremation Fireworks
Cremation fireworks are the incorporation of a loved one’s ashes into a fireworks display. This can be an especially dramatic, amazing, and just plain fun way to celebrate the life of the departed.
Apple’s Legacy Contact: Accessing Your Loved One’s Phone After They Die
A Legacy Contact is a person that you designate to have access to your Apple account’s data in the event of your death. So if you’ve ever wondered what happens to your phone after you die, read on to learn how to choose a Legacy Contact and what that means.
What Memorial Day Is Really All About
Memorial Day is a federal holiday during which we pay our respects to those military men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. But there is more to this holiday than many of us realize.
When Mother’s Day Is Hard: Coping With and Getting Through It
For many people, Mother’s Day can be a challenging time where they may be dealing with the loss of a mother, or even as mothers, the loss of a child.
The Best Books to Help Children Understand Death and Cope With Grief
It is important to be able to have conversations with children regarding death, and books have proven to be a great resource in sparking those discussions.
7 Celebration of Life Ideas in San Diego
San Diego is a great city in which to plan birthday parties, anniversaries, and retirement events. Though less widely considered, it also has a wealth of Celebration of Life ideas venues to consider.
8 Movies that Capture the Essence of Grief and Loss
Coping with grief and loss is something that everyone goes through at some point, as it’s an unfortunate fact of life. Grief can sneak up on you through little reminders after suffering a loss, whether it’s on the anniversary of the death of a loved one or even when you hear a song on the radio.
Scattering Ashes at Sea: 5 Service Providers in Southern California
Whether you’re in Southern California, on the East Coast, or in the Midwest, scattering ashes in a body of water is a common practice when it comes to honoring a loved one. The symbolism—of literally letting your loved one go, can be cathartic and beautiful, a meaningful step in the grieving process.
8 Celebration of Life Ideas in LA: Banquet Venues
Celebration of Life events put a positive spin on honoring the deceased, gathering friends and family together to create a happy event, commemorating someone’s life. Rather than perpetuate a somber mood, a Celebration of Life encourages creativity and joyful festivities to lighten the mood around death.
How Veterans Can Apply for Financial Funeral Benefits
When a veteran passes away, their family may qualify for certain benefits. We’ve compiled the most commonly asked questions about veteran’s benefits to help provide clarity and to alleviate potential concerns.
6 Celebration of Life Ideas in Los Angeles: Outdoor Venues
Celebration of Life events are honoring the deceased in colorful and unique ways, even long after the loved ones have been buried or their ashes scattered. There is no wrong way to throw a Celebration of Life.
Scattering Ashes in California in 2023: A Complete Guide
California families have many options when it comes to scattering ashes in the Golden State: From the world’s tallest trees to historic landmarks, from national parks to urban beaches, you’re sure to find a place that celebrates your loved one's life in a fitting way.
The History of Death Culture and Celebrations of Life in the Black Community
After the Civil War and the abolition of slavery, one of the first businesses established by African Americans was a funeral home. At that time, funeral homes were segregated by race, religion, and ethnicity; not much has changed to this day.
Where is Martin Luther King, Jr. Buried? And Other Prominent Black Figures’ Final Resting Places
February is Black History Month. This is a time to honor Black leaders and icons who furthered the rights of African Americans in the face of adversity. If you would like to pay your respects to these influential figures, or learn where their ashes were scattered, these are a few of their final resting places.
Quick Resource List for Veteran Families
As a Veteran, you may be eligible to receive certain benefits for end of life costs. We've created this list of helpful resources for any information you or your family may need. Thank you for your service!
On Death, Burial, Memorial, and Cremation Benefits for Veterans
To honor our deceased veterans, the U.S. Government has approved certain allowances, benefits, and free memorial items. These apply whether they are still serving, or not.
A Guide to Cremation Costs in California
While families and friends work through the grief after a loved one passes away, another burden that’s rarely discussed is the financial deficit that funerals can put families in.
Why You Should Plan Ahead: A Primer on Prepaid Funeral Plans
Prepaid funerals are a great option for everyone. Preplanning is worthy of consideration because it takes care of all decisions ahead which can save you time, money, and stress during a difficult time.
Opal Cremation and the Impact of Covid on the Funeral Industry in 2022
Obviously, COVID has left an impact on virtually everything around the world, and that inevitably includes funeral and cremation facilities.
A Guide to Burial and Cremation in Los Angeles
Whether you decide to go with cremation or a more traditional burial arrangement for you or your family member, making that choice can be challenging, especially with all of the options and costs associated with each selection.
Is a Casket Required for Cremation?
There are many questions that arise when it comes to funeral planning, and if you are considering cremation in Los Angeles, you may wonder what’s required for the process.
Losing a Loved One and Grieving at the Holidays
The holidays have famously been called “the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” but for people who have just experienced the loss of a loved one, it can be the most emotionally challenging.
How to Plan an Unforgettable Celebration of Life Service
When we die, our stories live on. Funerals, memorial services, and visitations can provide comfort and closure to family and friends after death.
How Long Does Cremation Take?
When dealing with the death of a loved one, it’s important to understand the timeline so families can plan and make arrangements.
5 Things to Know About What to Do with Cremains
After the death of a loved one, there are many important decisions you have to make. You'll need to make arrangements for a burial and/or local cremation.
What Happens to Your Online Accounts When You Pass?
From blogs and social media pages to digital accounts and photos, your online presence lives on long after you’re gone.
Debunking Cremation Myths
Cremation has grown in popularity throughout the world. However, Americans still hold a number of misconceptions when it comes to this method of dealing with remains.
The Difference Between Cremation Services and Burials
When your loved one dies, you have options about what to do with their remains. The right choice may not necessarily be an obvious one.
What Is Direct Cremation?
When a loved one passes, you’re faced with an overwhelming amount of choices. From funeral home arrangements and caskets, to flowers and eulogies, the tasks seem endless.