Embalming

Embalming ProcessThe practice of embalming, or preserving deceased bodies, traces its origins to ancient civilizations. The Egyptians, renowned for their mummification techniques, were pioneers in this field. Their belief in physical resurrection after death fueled the need to meticulously preserve bodies, ensuring the soul could reunite with its corporeal form. Skilled embalmers removed vital organs, treated the cavities with aromatic resins, and wrapped the bodies in linen, creating mummies that endured for millennia. Continue reading Embalming

Crypts & Vaults: Alternate Final Options

Family Mausoleum with crypt and vaultWhen 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. Continue reading Crypts & Vaults: Alternate Final Options

Go Green in Death

A handgun fires the Earth as a bulletAt 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?

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The Infamous Mushroom Burial Suit

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: Continue reading What a Weird Way to be Buried?

Crazy Cremation Urns

All That Glitters is Not Gold Funerals Cremations BurialYears 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 Carbon Footprint Funerals
ecology in addition to economy. They prefer leaving a smaller carbon footprint. But whether you decide to be buried or cremated, the sky is still the limit when it comes to associated options relative to cremation-based ceremonies and final resting places — urns! Continue reading Crazy Cremation Urns