Funeral Information

Cremation ashes gathered with a rose planted at the top.

Is There Energy In Cremation Ashes?

When a person passes away, do they leave part of their energy or essence behind? Is there energy in cremation ashes? The metaphysics of cremation remains.

Mourning Matters: Cultural and Age Differences in Grief

It's important to make sure that support during a time of grief can address unique needs faced

White mushroom coffin similar looking to styrofoam, much sturdier made of harden and dry wood chips and mycelium.

The Mushroom Coffin: an Eco-Friendly Option for Burial

The Mushroom Coffin is a new innovation that uses a mixture of fungus as a means to decompose human remains, giving people another option besides cremation.

Alkaline Hydrolysis. Two sketches of cremation ovens - one with green inside, and another standard.

Alkaline Hydrolysis: The Future is Here

Many professionals see alkaline hydrolysis as the future of cremation. On the other end of the spectrum, some want to ban funeral homes from using it.

Old, green, metal crematorium street sign.

Cremation's Long Rise to Greatness in North America

People may think that cremation has been an easy choice forever. However, the truth is more complicated. Cremation has a long and winding history in North America.

Forest pathway with tall, green trees illuminated from the sun above.

Is Green Cremation Right for You?

Is there a better way than traditional cremation? Recent trends suggest that there is - and that way is Alkaline Hydrolysis, a newer form of cremation.

"Eco Friendly" stamped on paper with green ink.

Green Cremation: Disputing That Cremation Is Bad for the Environment

As cremation trends toward the norm across the United States, critics come out of the chemically-untreated woodwork. Cremation is an unsafe practice, they say.