Cremation
Posted on August 29th, 2022 by | 1 Comment
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Cremation is an increasingly popular method of body disposal. A more affordable alternative to other forms of disposal, the process reduces the amount of space and environmental impact needed for burial. Cremation also allows families to honor their loved ones in a meaningful way. Eco-Friendly Option Per body, cremation produces between 200-500 pounds of carbon […]
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Aquamation
Posted on August 10th, 2022 by | Leave a comment
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The scientific name for Aquamation is alkaline hydrolysis. What is it? It is a safe, natural, gentler alternative to traditional cremation. Aquamation emulates the natural process which occurs when a caretaker buries a body in soil. In this process, the gentle movement of warm, alkaline water breaks down human tissue and bone quickly and simultaneously […]
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Choosing Funeral Flowers
Posted on September 15th, 2020 by | Leave a comment
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Whether you are choosing a bouquet to honor the life of someone you lost, or are taking a dozen long stem roses as an expression of condolence, flowers speak more than words could ever express. Various funeral flowers symbolize many things. People around the world use them to express everything from joy to sadness, love, […]
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Mortuary Practice & COVID-19
Posted on March 27th, 2020 by | Leave a comment
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If someone asks you to find an article or blog post written over the past several weeks not referencing the coronavirus, you would be hard-pressed to comply. The topic has been front-of-mind and top-of-tongue for virtually every person living on Planet Earth. This obsession includes the funeral industry. And while we deal with death on […]
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Reconstruction
Posted on August 16th, 2019 by | Leave a comment
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In the 1972 classic movie, The Godfather, Vito Corleone calls upon an undertaker who owes him a favor following the startlingly traumatic shooting death of his son, Sonny. “Look what they did to my son,” he cries, imploring the mortician to work magic so Sonny’s funeral could include an open casket. As far-fetched as it may […]
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