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Resomation: Greener Than Cremation
Tuesday, April 26th, 2011Should a Crematorium’s Leftover Heat Warm a Public Pool?
Thursday, February 17th, 2011
Though there are many great reasons to choose cremation, it’s not a green process. Modern cremation requires very high heat, which is achieved by burning a lot of fossil fuel. After all that heat has served its purpose, it simply wafts out into the air as “waste heat.” The town of Redditch, near London, wants to change that.
Using Fireworks to Scatter Ashes
Tuesday, January 18th, 2011
Choosing cremation opens up almost unlimited options, including sending your loved one up (literally) as part of a fireworks display.
Bisbee, Arizona Scatter Garden Puts Bones to Rest
Thursday, January 6th, 2011
The bones of thousands of people who had donated their bodies to science were found buried in unmarked pits in a cemetery in Bisbee, Arizona, but they have now been properly cremated and given a dignified resting place in a new scatter garden.
Dispelling Common Cremation Myths
Thursday, December 16th, 2010
The cremation process is mysterious to many people. To help you understand your options better, let’s dispel some common myths.
Odd News: Why Cremation? More Reasons
Thursday, September 16th, 2010
Why cremation? We offer some interesting stories to back up the choices you have.
Urns for Cremation: A Brief History
Monday, May 24th, 2010
The word “urn” generally brings to mind a drab metal or iron vessel. However, urns for cremation have taken on different designs and significance through history. Read more about the diversity of urns, from materials to the cremation process.
Friday Thoughts: Cremation Options
Friday, March 5th, 2010
Earlier this week, I sat down to watch an episode of “Six Feet Under.” How ironic, right? If you’re not familiar with the series, it’s about the daily lives of a family who owns a funeral home in Southern California and the trials and tribulations of not only their lives but the deaths and losses [...]
Ashes to Ashes: Cremation information and history
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009Throughout history and all over the world, one of the most widespread traditions humans have for honoring the passing of our loved ones has been the practice of cremation. Information on this practice has unfortunately been hard to come by at times, and even inaccurate, leading to misunderstanding of the spiritual significance and environmental benefits [...]
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