by Kathy Lane | Feb 16, 2018 | Funerals
The traditional coffin litters the earth. It is not biodegradable and remains buried in the ground for thousands of years. The same can be said for the tombstone which stands above it. Now there’s a new option. Capsula Mundi is a project out of Italy, “which...
by Kathy Lane | Mar 26, 2017 | Funerals
It is not a new concept but now Ryan Bernard of Memphis is joining the drive-thru visitation service trend. When Bernard bought an old bank building in Memphis to use for a funeral home, he found a unique use for the drive-thru window. Guests can view the deceased’s...
by Kathy Lane | Feb 19, 2017 | Funerals
We read this article on CNN and decided to share it with you exactly as written. Did you ever have a relative you absolutely detested and yet you wrote a flowery obituary? Not the person in this story by AJ Willingham Story highlights Obit describes...
by Kathy Lane | Dec 25, 2016 | Funerals
I came across a company in Seattle, Washington called Artful Ashes. They have come up with a unique way to hold the memory of a loved one – a piece of glass art. All you have to do is send them about a tablespoon full of ashes and they will turn it into art. Their...
by Kathy Lane | Oct 16, 2016 | Funerals
This past week, People Magazine revealed the first photos of Prince’s urn, one that is a totally unique as the man was himself. While alive, Paisley Park in Minnesota was Prince’s home; as of last Thursday, it became a museum and memorial to him. At that museum, his...
by Kathy Lane | Mar 6, 2016 | Funerals
In the past, we have written a lot about planning a funeral, the prepayment option and hints to save money. We recently came across a blog from urnsonline.com that we want to share with you. Click here to see what it says. The ideas are excellent ones and convey...
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