Posts

Showing posts from April, 2020

5 Things Rockford Families Wish They Knew About Cremation

Image
 Saying goodbye to someone you love is never easy. In moments of loss, many Rockford families find themselves facing an unexpected challenge — making final arrangement decisions quickly, often without all the information they need. Among those choices, Rockford Cremation services have become an increasingly popular option for their simplicity, affordability, and emotional comfort. Yet, even with cremation growing in acceptance, many families realize later that there were important things they wish they had known beforehand. Understanding these details can make the entire process easier, more meaningful, and less stressful during an already emotional time. Here are five things Rockford families often wish they knew about cremation — shared to help you plan with peace of mind and confidence. 1. Cremation Can Be as Personal and Meaningful as a Traditional Funeral A common misconception about cremation is that it’s “less personal” than a burial. Many people imagine it as a quic...

Cremation Memorials

Image
A memorial, by a definition, is an object that pays tribute to the memory of a life. In the case of cremation memorials, there are many ways in which this can be achieved. There are cremation urns that serve as a container for ashes. Cremation jewellery can contain a small amount of ash in a small compartment or locket, much like the morning jewellery of the Victorian Age. There are also sculptures that can contain ashes or memorial glass. This article will explore some of the many options that are available today. More people are choosing cremation for their end of life preference than ever before in the US and many parts of the world. Some of the reasons for this surge include: economic factors, environmental concerns, and transience of today's society. Cremation is generally less expensive than the traditional practice of embalming and casket burial. Environmental concerns point to the amount of available land that is becoming increasingly sparse. Many people re-locate th...