Why Your Notes Matter A handwritten note can be one of the most heartfelt, sincere ways to express yourself. If someone stood out for their thoughtfulness, sending them a sincere, […]
How To Write a Thank You Note After a Funeral
Top 5 Historical Cemeteries
1. Myles Standish Burial Ground – Duxbury, Massachusetts, USA According to the American Cemetery Association, the Myles Standish Burial Ground is the oldest maintained cemetery in the United States. This […]
What Is a Sustainable Funeral?
The Environmental Benefits Of A Sustainable Funeral Can Be Tremendous A sustainable burial can be a beautiful way to honor a person who was eco-conscious and has passed. If they […]
A Brief History of Cremation
Cremation: An Ancient Practice As early as 3000 BCE, in the midst of the Stone Age, humans began cremating their dead in what is now Europe and the near East. […]
How to Cope with Grief by Getting Creative
Invest in a Crafty Hobby Hobbies are healthy distractions from our everyday life. They allow us an activity to keep ourselves busy while still being low stakes enough to not […]
Learning to Live After Losing a Loved One
Start Small It can be easy to get lost in the big picture. Thinking about your future without your loved one tends to make people feel adrift, unable to tether […]
Coping With Grief in the Age of Social Media
Reaching Out Connecting with people when you’re processing grief can be difficult. It is common for some to want to isolate after recently losing a loved one. With social media, […]
Things to Consider When Choosing a Grave Marker or Monument
Check Cemetery Regulations Every cemetery is different. For green burial sites, all grave markers are natural to keep the integrity of the cemetery as untouched as possible. Some religious cemeteries […]
How to Plan an Environmentally Friendly Funeral
Rethink Printed Funeral Programs Some people may argue that the impact of something as simple as a printed funeral program, in the face of larger environmental issues, doesn’t make a […]
How To Write a Sympathy Card
Offer Your Condolences Let your loved one know that you feel for them by offering them a note of personal sympathy. Perhaps the most traditional sympathy card message is simple […]
