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How to Dispose of Cremation Ashes

Man resting hand on cremated ashes at funeralWhen a loved one dies and wishes to be cremated, you have to determine how to deal with the ashes. Ideally, the person will have made his wishes known before his passing, but you might have the make the decision yourself. In this case, thinking about what the person would have liked should be the major factor in your decisionTraditional MethodsIt's customary to scatter ashes in a location the deceased family member enjoyed…

How To Pre-Plan Cremation

When a body is cremated, the remains are burned to ash (sometimes called “cremains” or "cremated remains"). The cremated remains may be buried in the earth, interred in a columbarium, kept by the family in an urn, or scattered.

10 Facts Funeral Directors May Not Tell You

Shop around, bypass embalming and take other steps to save money on funeral expenses.

Woman found near Brickyard Bayou is identified

A woman’s body found near Brickyard Bayou on Tuesday evening has been identified. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer has identified the woman has 27-year-old Kaleigh Williams of Gulfport. A passerby saw Williams’ body near Brickyard Bayou on 22nd Avenue by the church. He said a autopsy would be performed next week. No foul play is suspected. Categories: Local News, News...

To The Person 'Inconvenienced' By Our Funeral Procession

To the middle-aged woman who gestured angrily and yelled as we passed...To the 30-something man in the power suit who honked and forced his black SUV...

10 Tips for Planning a Funeral and Saving Money

Planning a funeral for a someone you love is one of the most difficult things that people have to do. Not only is it emotionally trying, it can also be financially challenging as well. Advanced Fun…

How Not to Dress for a Funeral

Many people don't have any idea what to wear to a funeral. Here are some tips to keep you from making mistakes with inappropriate attire.

All About Us: Cossentino & Sons Remodeling & Design

Check in with the Cossentino and Sons blog for all the up-to-date details on the world of remodeling and design!

How to Host and Plan a Funeral Luncheon

The Funeral Luncheon, or after-service gathering, is a time when friends and family of the deceased come together to share a meal, share memories, and support one another. These events can be an e…

Should You Bring Your Child to a Funeral or Burial Service?

The key factors to consider when deciding if your infant or child should attend a funeral, memorial and/or burial service.

Buried in the Sand! GMM Painted 40k Thousand Sons

This showcase was buried in the sand! Get it? Check out this sweet Thousand Sons army GMM Studios completed a while back!

Four Generations of Dodo Mortuary

What residents of Hawai‘i Island take for granted is often a rarity when viewed on a broader scale. At least such is the case when it comes to funeral services, notes Mitchell Dodo, vice president and operations manager of Dodo Mortuary, Inc., in Hilo. Although local residents—regardless of their ethnic background or religious affiliation—have long ...

Funeral Planning: It’s Not Fun but It’s Necessary

Adviser Voices: Lauren Lindsay, director of financial planning for Personal Financial Advisers in Covington, La., says planners are in a good position to help clients make known their funeral wishes.

3 Steps to Help You Choose a Funeral Home for Your Loved One

Follow our step-by-step guide to help you choose a funeral home for your loved one.

Chandrasekaran faces uphill task as Tata Sons boss. Is he ready?

As Natarajan Chandrasekaran takes the helm as Tata Sons Chairman, there are challenges that may bog him down but well-wishers feel the 54-year-old is well-equipped to handle the challenges that the top job throws at him...

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9 Ways To WOW Families With Funeral Personalization

We scoured hundreds of funeral home reviews on Yelp in search of the most memorable elements of a personalized service. Read on to find out what they were!