As much as it is difficult to afford a good life in the present era, it’s even harder to pay the price of death. The passing of a loved one not only comes with emotional agony but can also be...

A loved one passing away is devastating and planning a funeral can be overwhelming as well. If the body is cremated, you have to decide what to do with the remains. There are many different, unique,...

There are noble mausoleums rooted for centuries in retired glades of parks, among the growing timber and the fern.. Charles Dickens Introduction Mausoleums are often connected to the Gothic Age,...

Undertaker Humor The local undertaker was walking down the street one warm, spring morning. The friendly letter carrier greeted him with a “Good morning, Mr. Voss. How is business?” Mr. Voss,...

Introduction Most people accept embalming as part of the traditional funeral process, yet many of us do not really know what it is. Simply put, embalming is the process of preserving a body for...

When asked what he would like to have on his gravestone, W. C. Fields replied, “ All things considered, I would rather be in Philadelphia.” We have put together our thoughts and insights into...