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Grief Gets Physical

Posted on June 11th, 2019 by Foothill Funeral and Cremation | Leave a comment
Posted under Burial, Cremation, Death, Grief, Memorials

When someone we love dies, we grieve. Feelings of sadness, loneliness, isolation and depression commonly occur. It’s par for the course. But in addition to producing emotional manifestations, did you know that grief gets physical? In fact, someone who is mourning can experience as many (or more) associated physical symptoms as the emotional pain facing […]

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What a Weird Way to be Buried?

Posted on May 8th, 2019 by Foothill Funeral and Cremation | Leave a comment
Posted under Azusa, Burial, Cremation, Funerals, Green Burials, Urns

Instagram lit up when the late actor Luke Perry’s daughter posted about her father’s unconventional burial choice. News outlets around the globe covered the now infamous “mushroom burial suit.” Here is what @lemonperry said on Instagram about her dad’s ecologically-friendly end-of-life decision:

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Earth Day 2019

Posted on April 18th, 2019 by Foothill Funeral and Cremation | Leave a comment
Posted under Ashes, Bio Cremation, Burial, Cremation, Eco-Friendly Funerals, Funerals, Glendora, Green Burials

Foothill honors a commitment to reduce our carbon footprint. This is relative to managing memorials, brokering burials and hosting funerals in the Glendora area. Foothill Funeral & Cremation celebrates Earth Day each year. One way we do so is by encouraging green burial and eco-friendly funeral and burial options. “We want to be part of […]

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Crazy Cremation Urns

Posted on April 10th, 2019 by Foothill Funeral and Cremation | 1 Comment
Posted under Ashes, Bio Cremation, Burial, Cremation, Embalming, Funerals, Urns

Years ago, people opted for cremation to save money. Determined to take the lease expensive way out, these bargain-hunters shopped for bottom dollar urns. But times have changed, and with them, the reasons people choose crazy cremation over traditional burial with embalming and a casket. Today, motives tend more toward ecology in addition to economy. […]

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What Happens After You’re Buried?

Posted on March 29th, 2019 by Foothill Funeral and Cremation | Leave a comment
Posted under Burial, Cremation, Death, Embalming, Funerals, Pre-Planning

If you’re a fan of any of the (original or remake) Laura Croft Tomb Raider or The Mummy films, you probably have an idea of what happens after death. The problem is that if it’s based on those movies, your impression misses the mark. Like most Hollywood fare, the truth is a little less sensational. […]

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