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

Moral & Legal Disposition of Cremated Remains

By looking at the legal, religious and moral ramifications surrounding cremation, families can make the best selections for them and their loved ones' final wishes.

"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.

Observations from a Jewish Hospital Chaplain

As a chaplain, my role is not to mandate religious doctrine, force individuals into specific choices or even advocate a particular lifestyle or worldview.

Woman scattering ashes on the edge of a lake at dusk.

Methods of Scattering Ashes

Six different ways to scatter or bury ashes, including casting, burial in a trench, raking, scattering over water, aerial scattering and green burial.

Jewish Star of David built into the ground.

Cremation in the Jewish Tradition

Within the next few years, cremation will likely become the norm in the U.S. Even in the Jewish tradition, where cremation has been considered taboo for centuries.

What Happens to Uncollected Ashes?

What happens to ashes that aren't picked up from funeral homes? There are more than 2 million urns waiting to be picked up from funeral homes across North America.