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CremationHow Morbidly Obese People Are CrematedAs obesity levels are rising, crematoriums—especially those in smaller countries—are still behind this curve, and not all crematoriums have the facilities to cremate an obese person. Morbid obesity is
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CremationIs Separating Cremated Ashes Against Your Religion and Should You Do It?There are many different reasons that individuals may choose to separate the cremated ashes of a loved one, and there are many different ways to do so. But is it wrong to separate cremated ashes, and
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CremationKey Tips for Writing a Cremation Obituary—and What to Leave OutWriting an obituary is never easy. While there are no hard and fast rules, an obituary is typically a notice of death—different from a death certificate—published in a newspaper, online, or used at a
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CremationCremation for a Stillborn Baby: Your Questions AnsweredStillbirth is a distressing time for parents and family as they attempt to navigate the grief and pain of losing a baby. If a baby is born stillborn after 24 weeks, you are legally required to make fu
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CremationUnderstanding Green Cremation—Is It Right for Your Family?Green cremation—also known as flameless cremation, resomation, aquamation, or bio cremation—is an alternative to standard fire-based cremation. Just like with traditional cremation, the body is reduce
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CremationDo They Give You All the Ashes After Cremation?When a beloved family member passes away, there are many options available to choose from when caring for the body, one of which is cremation. Though there are many different types of cremation, it is
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CremationHow to Make the Scattering of Ashes a Special Event to RememberAlthough there are many people that choose to keep their loved ones' ashes, many others decide to scatter them at a meaningful place. Scattering ashes is a wonderful and personal way to honor the memo
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CremationWhat Is a Direct Cremation?Cremation is increasing in popularity and is now the preferred choice in many countries. However, there is still some confusion around what exactly the cremation service entails and how to go about ch