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Different Types of Cremation Options

If you’ve opted for cremation over a traditional burial following your death, you’re not alone. The Cremation Association of North America predicts the cremation rate in Canada will reach nearly 75...

Importance of Having a Will

Creating a will is essential for everyone, and yet, according to statistics, 60 percent of Americans don’t have one. The reason many haven’t checked this “to-do” off their list? According to the A...

The Importance of Planning for End of Life Care

End of life care can be difficult to think about, let alone plan for. There are endless difficult conversations that need to take place between the patients, family members and health professionals...

What is a Cremation Container?

If you are planning a service for yourself or a loved one and are considering cremation, you may find yourself overwhelmed not only by all of your emotions but also by all the decisions that must b...

How to Plan a Celebration of Life Service

A memorial service is an opportunity to cherish the story and celebrate the life of someone who has passed on. Whether you’re pre-planning your own memorial service, or are in the midst of coordin...

How to Choose the Right Cremation Urn

Choosing an urn for cremated remains can be an emotional and oftentimes confusing experience. It can be challenging to know what size to opt for, what material would be most suitable, and whether o...

Why Funerals are for the Living

Regardless of where you’re from, your cultural background or your belief system, losing someone you love is never easy. The grieving process -- and all of the complex emotions that go along with it...

Making Funeral Arrangements

When someone passes away, there’s always a sense of shock and confusion for those left behind, no matter if it was expected or happened suddenly. In the immediate aftermath, surviving loved ones mu...

Why Choose Cremation?

The choice between cremation and traditional burial is a personal one. Over the past few decades, cremation has become increasingly popular and has even surpassed burial. Let's discuss why that mig...

Coping with the Loss of a Loved One

The loss of someone we love is a traumatic event. It can turn our world upside down and leave us wondering how we will be able to carry on. The wide range of emotions that engulf us, from sadness t...