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Can a person who had an accident or suicide be cremated?
Cremation in people who had an accident or suicide
According to Mexican law it is not possible to cremate a person who had an accident or suicide, cremating a person erases any type of evidence that clarifies the lack of an organ, as well as the causes of death.
Cremation of bodies that suffered violent death is […]
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Who will take care of my dog or cat when I die?
Pet care after the death of an owner
Whether you think of your pets simply as your loving companions, or as your (admittedly, very furry) children, you want the best for them, so it’s natural to worry about what might happen to them if you die before they do. Who will take care of pets after […]
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7 things to do when my loved one dies
The loss of a family member can lead to a sea of emotions. You may not want to do anything, or feel exactly the opposite. If you know your loved one may pass away soon, it is helpful to be prepared and have a plan of action to take when the time comes. Here are […]
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Is cremation cheaper than burial?
End-of-life planning is not easy. There are many factors to consider when making decisions for a loved one’s final arrangements. An important decision is the choice between burial or cremation. The difference between these two can be considerable.
In Mexico, the national average cost of cremation (with funeral) has risen sharply in the last five years. […]
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Why is price transparency in cremation important?
Surveys conducted in several countries make it clear that giving consumers full pricing on cremation and transparent funeral costs will save them money.
For example, prices were analyzed in California, where state law requires prices to be published online. But a loophole in the law meant that 25 percent of funeral homes were hiding their prices […]
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Burying ashes in a grave or in your garden
If you are thinking about burying the ashes of someone who has been cremated, you may have some questions about how it all works. How does burial of ashes differ from burial in a casket? How can the burial of ashes in an existing grave be arranged? What is the average cost of burying ashes? […]
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Keeping ashes or cremation urn at home
Many people who wish to be cremated after their death would also like a loved one to keep their ashes at home. And for families, keeping ashes in their home can be a way to maintain the feeling of a close connection to the person who died.
Deciding where to place cremated remains can be complicated. […]
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Difference between a traditional, simple funeral and a simple cremation?
You may have seen that your chosen funeral home offers both traditional and simple funerals and in other cases such as Boinita simple cremation. But what do these terms mean and what is the real difference between these options? Let’s see…
What is the difference between traditional and simple funerals?
A simple funeral is a more […]
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Is it a good idea to pay for a funeral plan this 2020?
For those who wish to plan ahead, paying for a funeral plan can be an excellent way to ensure that you are financially prepared for the costs associated with burial and cremation services. While there are other alternatives, such as life insurance, or investing, we will explore them all below.
What is a funeral plan?
A funeral […]
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How to reduce funeral costs in Mexico?
Funerals can cost much more than people expect and it is not uncommon for family members of the deceased to pay up to $80,000 for a funeral service. With many factors to consider, such as burial fees, flowers, transportation, paperwork, niches and reception, costs can begin to mount, which can put a family under financial […]
