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How to Dispose of Cremation Ashes

Man resting hand on cremated ashes at funeralWhen a loved one dies and wishes to be cremated, you have to determine how to deal with the ashes. Ideally, the person will have made his wishes known before his passing, but you might have the make the decision yourself. In this case, thinking about what the person would have liked should be the major factor in your decisionTraditional MethodsIt's customary to scatter ashes in a location the deceased family member enjoyed…

13 Dog Breeds That Are Overwhelmingly Affectionate

10 Dog Breeds That Are Prone To Cancer

There are as many different dog breeds as there are personal lifestyles, so it’s no wonder that some people are particularly fond of a certain type of dog. Unfortunately, many breeds (including mixed breeds) are prone to certain health issues, including …

10 Facts Funeral Directors May Not Tell You

Shop around, bypass embalming and take other steps to save money on funeral expenses.

How Old is Your Dog in People Years?

Beginning at around age 7, many dogs enter their senior years. At this stage, dogs often begin to develop diseases common to their senior-human counterparts.

How Do You Know When It's Time to Euthanize a Pet

Deciding to put your pet down is an incredibly difficult decision to make. Dr. Andy Roark offers advice on when to euthanize a pet and what's best for them.

What Can Be Done With Cremation Ashes?

During the cremation process, the body of the deceased gets reduced to bone fragments. These bone fragments are further reduced in size with the help of certain machineries. The final product looks like fine sand and is known as cremated remains. Usually white in color, the cremated remains will weigh between 4lbs to 8lbs depending upon the body structure of the deceased. The cremated remains are…

How to Cope With The Loss of Your Pet

All of the sudden you walk into the door and there is emptiness, you see no pet there to greet you curling around your legs, wagging his tail, attempting to please you, The one who sits at your feet or curls up on your lap with no judgment at all. As a Psychologist, I said …

Dogs might go to heaven. Cats? Probably not: Regina Brett

If all dogs go to heaven, where do the cats go? The Pope could clear a lot of this up.

QUICK TIP: What to look for in a funeral home

Make the process of finding a funeral home easier by knowing what to look for.

10 Creepy Stories From Funeral Homes And Crematoriums

Funeral homes and crematoriums can be unsettling simply because most people want to avoid them. If you have to go to one, it’s because you’ve lost someone,

My adult kids inherited a home. What taxes are due?

The inheritance tax is based on the relationship between the deceased and the beneficiary.

Signs Your Pet Sends from Heaven

Losing a precious pet is one of the hardest things you may experience in your life. They love you unconditionally and are always there for you. When their physical presence is gone it leaves an empty hole in your soul. So find out some of the ways that your pet will use to reach out to you. Animals do live on beyond

Do All Dogs Go To Heaven? Pet Cemeteries and Belief in an Animal Afterlife

The loss of a pet is always tragic. However the way we have treated our pets after their death and the beliefs we hold about what happens after our cherished animal is gone have changed over the years.

How to Host and Plan a Funeral Luncheon

The Funeral Luncheon, or after-service gathering, is a time when friends and family of the deceased come together to share a meal, share memories, and support one another. These events can be an e…

Do all dogs go to heaven? Pet owners increasingly think so, says study

Analysis of pet cemeteries in Newcastle and London over 100 years shows increase in proportion of graves referencing immortality

A Pet's Death Need Not Be Feared

The loss of a pet can be unbearable for owners whose attachment far supersedes what would be considered a “typical” healthy human-animal bond. Those cases require professional help when it comes to the complications surrounding euthanasia and death.