In the US embalming is rarely legally required. The purpose of embalming is to slow the process of decomposition, however in many instances refrigeration does just as good a job. Refrigeration can slow the process by days, whereas the embalming process can slow it by weeks. Here is some basic info: Embalming Read more about Is Embalming Necessary?[…]
The Bureau of Consumer Protection creates extensive protection for those arranging a funeral. In this post I’m going to introduce you to some of the basic rules, but please know they aren’t all of them. At the end of the post you will find a link to their website, where you can read Read more about The Funeral Rule[…]
The death of a loved one brings with it an overwhelming number of decisions – especially if there has been no pre-planning. The truth is, the majority of people in our culture have not even had the important discussion of what they want done with their remains, leaving a lot of questions and planning on Read more about Protecting Yourself During Times of Grief[…]
