Archive for the 'Death and Dying' Category

Many people don’t like to think about death, whether it’s theirs or that of a loved one. As one gets older, however, it can stick in your mind, and remind you that something must be done. It’s a wise choice to think about funeral arrangements before you actually die, so that you will have it […]

 

For the thousands of people who have opted to take to the streets in their motorcycles in an attempt to beat high gas prices, there’s a sobering statistic about motorcycle accidents that might make them think twice. According to the California Highway Patrol, motorcycle accident deaths in the state are on their way to rivaling […]

 

A Rancho Cordova cop has been killed in yet another motorcycle accident involving an older motorist. The accident occurred on Wednesday afternoon when the officer, Deputy Lawrence Canfield, was trying to overtake a suspected speeding driver on his motorcycle. According to officer.com, a car driven by a 79-year-old man took a turn right in front […]

 

In Western Europe and most western countries the funeral ritual begins with the washing of the corpse, and the dressing of the body in the clothing suitable for burial. It is far less common now to have the body embalmed, changes in fashion and technical advances in the design and building of coffins as made […]

 

Cremation is a process where a human body is burnt until the corpse becomes its basic carbon components in the form of ash. In Western countries, this process is carried out in a crematorium, the burial or the scattering of remains is usually performed with the use of a capsule or urn.
The burning of […]

 

Cremation is an increasingly popular option in funeral planning today, but few people understand the actual process of cremation and what it entails. If you are considering cremation for yourself or a loved one, you undoubtedly want to learn about the process. It may seem morbid to research this information; it is, however, only a […]

 

Choosing a casket is a personal choice. There are a variety of caskets to choose from to spend ones final rest.
Metal caskets are gorgeous. They come in a variety of colors such as brown, silver, rich wood look, tan and white. The inside has different rich looking colors, too.
If you prefer the wood […]

 

When we remember loved ones lost and the family and friends most affected, a special memorial can help us honor their lives and soothe the pain of that loss. Memorials for a loved one may include many aspects, but they all have something special that remind us of the person lost. Personalizing a […]

 

Unfortunately, whether we like it or not part of life is death; and during our own lives, most of us will be faced with the untimely or pre-considered death of someone near to us. This is nearly always an extremely traumatic and emotionally charged period of time, when we will also have to deal with […]

 

Cremation is an alternative to the traditional funeral service. With cremation you have many options that you might not be aware of that can help your family through the hard process of losing a loved one.
You can choose to hold a memorial cremation service with your local funeral home this way everyone can come together […]