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Keeping the Peace in Cemeteries
The English author and publisher William Tegg, wrote in 1876, "There is perhaps nothing else so distinctive of the condition and character of a people as the method in which they treat their dead.This is never more true when applied to cemeteries. There are over 40,000 cemeteries in use in North American today and there are guidelines that are in place to keep them visually appealing[...]
Recycling - The Afterlife of Medical Implants
As cremation continues to rise as an alternative source to the traditional burial, one thing few have ever considered is the remains of orthopaedic implants – from plates and screws from legs and skulls to steel hips. These are metals used for implants that range from medical grade stainless steel to titanium and cobalt chrome, and are produced from non renewable resources. However,[...]
Four Burkes and A Funeral - By Christine Burke
It is often said that to really experience life, you should see it through the eyes of a child. Never is that more true than when there is a death in the family.On October 4, 2012, my father passed away expectedly unexpectedly, if that makes sense. He had been battling esophageal cancer for 9[...]
Alternative Means of Dispersing Ashes
With so many options available for interments, some people will opt for the less costly cremation. When the ashes are collected, they can be kept, buried or for those who wish for an alternative sendoff, they can go about dispersing the ashes in a variety of ways, which include:Keeping Ashes: For those who wish to keep the ashes, the standard urn isn’t the only option for storing the[...]
Wear Your Memories
Jewelry can be very meaningful for those who are grieving, especially when the jewelry is a family heirloom passed down from the deceased.But what do family members hold onto when their loved one may have no jewelry to pass on? Buying a simple bauble to hold onto and saying it was bought in memory of the deceased may work for some, but there are several companies that craft specialized[...]
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