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Cremation

Posted on August 29th, 2022 by kathy | 1 Comment
Posted under Cremains, Cremation, Embalming, Funerals, Uncategorized

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 […]

Reconstruction

Posted on August 16th, 2019 by Foothill Funeral and Cremation | Leave a comment
Posted under Body Reconstruction, Burial, Caskets, Cremation, Death, Embalming, Funerals

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 […]

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. […]

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. […]

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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