Dealing with the death of a loved one comes with many challenges, both emotional and practical. The services have concluded, family and friends are saying their goodbyes, and your loved one’s ashes are being prepared for their final resting place. When that final place involves flying, here are some guidelines on how to transport cremated remains and urns with safety
Just about anything you want or need can be bought online. Some purchases, however, warrant an in-person visit. If you are considering a cremation urn or plaque following the death of a loved one, consider skipping the pretty pictures and descriptions online. Visit Bi-State Cremation and Funeral Service at our convenient Florissant location to learn what you can’t from an
While experiencing the emotional loss of your loved one, you also have the daunting task of handling their ashes following cremation. It is important to decide who will take responsibility for the physical remains of your loved one while respecting the wishes of the one who passed and your own well-being. Options include transferring the ashes yourself and having the
Well over half of Americans choose cremation as part of end of life plans, and the use of cremation urns and plaques is a beautiful way to honor your loved one. The tradition of using urns in this manner goes back thousands of years. Its history lays a unique and remarkable foundation for today’s funeral practices. The earliest evidence of
Covid 19 has caused so much death and pain in our country do to restrictions many people never got to have a proper memorial service or purchase an urn for their departed loved one. We will attempt here to offer you a few ideas on how to bring closer to your family. Many people passed away during the COVID 19
Congratulations on your choice of a cremation plaque wall urn. We know you will be happy with the quality of your personalized wall mounted urn. You’ll want to make certain that it is mounted securely in place to honor your deceased loved one for years to come. Here are a few quick tips to help you hang the urn: Most
One of the best ways to honor a loved one following cremation is with a beautiful personalized cremation wall plaque. Available in different colors and materials, a wall plaque can reflect the special and unique person you want to remember. Where do I start? First, make sure you buy a cremation wall plaque from a local business. Here at Cremation
Many think of grief and bereavement as one step in the healing process following the death of a loved one. The journey can be a lifelong process, however. Creating a place in your home to honor your loved one gives you a physical space to mourn and offers comfort with fond memories to view and hold. If you’ve chosen cremation
Following cremation, honoring the wishes of your loved one is ideal. What happens when no instructions are available? There are many options available for paying tribute to the departed’s cremated remains. These include burying ashes, scattering ashes, and placing ashes in a traditional urn or creative alternative. Traditional urns are a common choice, yet may not be the best opportunity
Pets are just as much as part of a family as any human. Pet owners can agree that each pet has their own personality and characteristics that often sometimes mirror that of their own family or even themselves. So when you lose a pet it can be just as devastating as losing a human family member. We’re here to make