Mausoleum crypt vault in glendora

Crypts & Vaults: Alternate Final Options

Posted on August 14th, 2023 by kathy | Leave a comment
Posted under Death, Pre-Planning, Urns

When it comes to planning, many consider traditional burial or cremation, but there is a lesser-known option that’s both unique and dignified – the choice of a vault or crypt. We’re here to shed light on this option, the types of places that offer it, and the containers available for placement.

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Go Green in Death

Posted on April 24th, 2023 by kathy | Leave a comment
Posted under Green Burials, Living Funerals, Memorials, Mortuaries, Urns

At Foothill Funeral in Glendora, California, we are committed to helping families make informed choices about their end-of-life planning. As we recently celebrated Earth Day, we wanted to take a moment to discuss the importance of choosing environmentally friendly options for your final arrangements. In this post you’ll read about how to “go green.”

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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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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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Cremation Service: You can still go traditional

Posted on January 29th, 2019 by Foothill Funeral and Cremation | Leave a comment
Posted under Ashes, Burial, Caskets, Coffins, Death, Embalming, Funerals, Glendora, Green Burials, Urns

Once upon a time, families who opted to cremate their loved ones usually chose the option because they didn’t want the expense and ceremony associated with a traditional funeral service and burial. But times have changed. At our Glendora mortuary, approximately 70 percent of mourners choose cremation over burial. Their reasons include everything from honoring […]

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