How do you explain cremation to young children?
How to tell a child about someone’s death
Whether your pet has passed away or if there has been a death in the family and you want to bring your child to the funeral, talking about death with children is never easy.
Death is a somewhat complex and perhaps too dark a subject for a child. In […]
What do you do when someone dies far from home or while traveling?
Unfortunately, the mental and emotional suffering that death brings to the relatives of the deceased is inexplicable. The situation becomes more difficult if the person has died in another country or city and you do not know the procedure to bring him or her back home.
In this case, you will probably need the services of […]
What to do to make a funeral less traumatic for a family member?
Some friends or family members who attend a funeral are traumatized or have nightmares because of how loud it can be. Here are some tips to make a funeral less traumatic for some family members:
Death is hard and emotional and there is nothing wrong with that. No one should be forced to see a […]
Ways to save money on funeral services
With the average cost of a funeral being close to $40,000 pesos, getting the money to pay for end-of-life services can generate a lot of anxiety during an already emotional time.
However, there are several ways to save on funeral expenses or services while planning a respectful service for the deceased.
Comparison of funeral homes
According […]
Where should I place a Cremation Urn in my home?
“I never thought I would be the type of person to display an urn in my living room. Yet, here it is.”
For someone, visualizing the urn of a loved one comes naturally.
Of course, I should have a special place in my home, but Do I want it to be outdoors for all to see? […]
Being buried with my pets’ ashes, how do I fix this?
How can I be buried with the ashes of my dogs or cats?
Many people would like to be cremated and have their ashes combined with the ashes of their pets who have passed away before so they can be together again. But how is this type of cremation service arranged?
Talk to the funeral home or […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
