Cremation planningPosts and articles about Cremation planningCommunityAre handmade urns durable?I'm planning my funeral and want to be cremated. I've been researching different types of urns, but I can't decide on a material. I am looking for a durable urn...CommunityAre handmade urns a great bet for a biodegradable urn?My brother loved the outdoors and spent the majority of his adult life working to protect the environment. He wanted to be cremated, and I'm considering getting...AnswersCam HenningWhen Are Organs Removed Before Cremation?Cremation has become a more popular choice in most countries. However, people still have many questions about cremation and the process that occurs before the b...CommunityIs it necessary to seal a Keepsake Urn before giving it to family?I'm planning my future funeral and would like to be cremated. I want to keep some of my ashes in our family columbarium and the rest given to my siblings. We li...CommunityShould I consider my body size when buying a keepsake urn?I was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer and want to plan for my funeral. I've always wanted to be cremated, and I'd like my ashes shared with all my child...CommunityCan I still have my ashes placed in an extra-large urn with those of my deceased partner? My partner recently passed away due to old age. We had planned to have our remains cremated and interred together. I bought one extra-large urn for each of us,...CommunityIs it illegal for my partner and I to share an urn if we decide to be cremated?I've been making plans for the future with my spouse, and when the time comes, we want to be buried next to each other. I've been researching urn sizes because ...CommunityWill I leave behind extra cremains if I am cremated at a young age?Recently, my teenage brother was diagnosed with rare blood cancer, and his prognosis is not good. He desires cremation, but we are unsure of the appropriate siz...CommunityShould I get an extra large urn if I am tall?My cousin is 6'7 and wants to get his remains cremated when he passes on. I've been helping him to research urn designs, and he has grown fond of Marble urns. I...CommunityIs it necessary to pair an infant urn with an urn vault if I plan to bury my baby's remains?My baby died from asthma complications, and we want to cremate him. I want to bury the cremains in our family plot. I want to keep his urn safe at all costs, bu...CommunityIs it possible to commingle a couple's ashes in an extra-large biodegradable urn?My wife and I have been discussing our eventual passing. We love nature and want to be buried close to it. I've looked into biodegradable urns, but I don't know...CommunityShould I get an extra-large urn to share my final resting place with my partner?My girlfriend and I have talked about having our remains cremated when we die. When we die, our families both want us to be buried together. We want to share ou...CommunityIs it necessary to buy an extra-large urn if I am overweight?My wife and I have been discussing my passing. I wish to be cremated and buried to lessen the burden on my family. I'm overweight and unsure if my size will be ...CommunityDo I need a specialized urn for my pet?My 13-year-old golden retriever is living on borrowed time. He has arthritis and is in constant pain when he walks. I've been planning to have him cremated afte...CommunityAre stainless steel urns suitable for displaying cremains in a humid environment?My brother passed away recently, and his final wish was to be cremated and rest in our family columbarium. He chose a lovely stainless steel urn design. Our tow...CommunityHow long does it take to arrange a cremation?My aunt recently passed away. My mom told us that it was her wish to be cremated after her death. I want to help my mom arrange the cremation, but I have a lot ...AnswersCam HenningAre Cremation Costs Tax Deductible?When a loved one passes away, the process of planning a funeral or cremation takes place. However, these services can be costly, and many people wonder if funer...BlogCam HenningHow 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 cr...AnswersNicole DayForgot to Remove Jewelry Before Cremation—What Happens to It?Prior to cremation, the body has to be properly prepared and cared for. Part of this process is the removal of any foreign object, such as bodily implants, or i...BlogCam HenningUnderstanding 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 t...AnswersCam HenningAre Bodies Embalmed Before Cremation?Embalming is the method of preserving a body and delaying the natural decaying process. It is necessary in cases where there will be a period of time between de...AnswersCam HenningAre Bodies Drained Before Cremation?When it comes to cremating a body, there are primarily two options: direct cremation and cremation that involves a visitation beforehand. If the family chooses ...AnswersCam HenningDo You Need a Death Certificate for Cremation?Unfortunately, there is no escaping the paperwork when a loved one dies. When it comes to death, a few of the documents needed include: Birth certificateRecent ...AnswersNicole DayWhat Is the Least Expensive Way to Be Cremated?If you have recently lost a loved one and are looking into the different cremation options available to you when caring for the body, cremation might be lingeri...BlogCam HenningWhat 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 crematio...BlogCam HenningHow to Display an Urn in Your HomeOften, people choose not to display the urn that holds their loved one’s ashes because they feel it’s too somber or might be disrespectful to the deceased. How...CommunityHow much do cremation services cost?My mother's last dying wish was to be cremated and to have her ashes scattered under the oak tree behind our home. How much do cremation services cost? I am wor...CommunityWhat is the most affordable cremation process?I thought that the process of cremation cost the same everywhere you went and however you did it, but it turns out that isn't the case. What is the most afforda...CommunityHow much can I expect to pay for an underwater cremation reef?My father was a marine biologist before he died last year of pancreatic cancer. My sisters and I heard of this amazing thing where you can create an underwater ...CommunityWho prepares the body before cremation?My family and I are grieving over the death of my grandfather. He expressed that he wanted to be cremated when he died, so we are looking into getting that done...CommunityDoes it take long for a body to be cremated?We are learning about cremation in my religious studies class and I have a lot of questions that I'm too shy to ask my teacher. For example, does it take long f...CommunityAre bodies cremated with or without clothes?It's almost time for my godmother to be cremated. My family is in charge of the cremation process. We want to find out if people are cremated with or without cl...CommunityHow much does embalming cost?My family wants my grandmother's body to be embalmed before she is cremated. How much does this embalming process cost?CommunityHow do you plan a closed cremation?My father's final wish was to have a closed cremation. How do you plan a closed cremation?
