The way our families take care of their deceased loved ones is changing, all over the country, but specifically the DFW area. People are realizing that it doesn't take a second mortgage to plan and carry out the final wishes of a deceased loved one. As the cost of traditional burial services average now over $12,000, families are learning that it doesn't have to be so expensive. More and more families are choosing cremation. The ratio of traditional burial services to cremation has been very fluid over the past few years, now settling around 50 percent. More in some parts of Texas, significantly more in other parts of the country. With so many cost conscious …
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What Should I do with My Loved One’s Ashes After Cremation?
Families in the Ft. Worth Dallas Texas areas have many options when figuring out what to do with a loved ones ashes after the cremation takes place. Although municipalities have laws relating to this, have peace of mind in knowing that there's nothing about cremated remains that can harm the environment. Did Dad have a favorite fishing hole, or vacation spot? Maybe he already has cemetery property. Your heart should dictate your actions. When a family member passes away, It's important to be mindful of their final wishes regarding what to do with their ashes after cremation, and every effort should be made to honor their wishes. There's few places completely …
Will a Memorial Service Help Me?
After decades in the funeral business in the Ft. Worth-Dallas TX area, many of the same questions have been asked for years. "Is a memorial service necessary?" or "should there be a memorial?" The answer to this age old question depends on each individual family. That said, it's true that each and every family will truly benefit in some way from having some form of tribute or memorialization service. Of course, time, date, place, and details as to how the service will play out will vary; but the idea of families planning their own memorial service can be a very rewarding experience for them, as well as helping to overcome their grief. The Cremated remains of …
Cremation and the Holidays in Dallas-Ft. Worth Texas
Weather a 4th of July celebration, or Christmas dinner, families that have lost someone dear in the recent past are sure to have a difficult time. Although they've seemingly made all of the right decisions...affordable on-line cremation, memorial tribute at the family's church, their loved one's ashes were thoughtfully taken, some were scattered, some buried in the cemetery, everything carefully planned by the grieving family, loved ones, and close friends. Why then do things still seem so complicated? The void in families lives left by the loss of a loved one can be very uncomfortable for the survivors. Though there is no magic wand, there are some things that …
Dallas-Fort Worth Cremation Families now have a Choice
Finally! The era of overpriced cremation services for families in the DFW area is over, thanks to the revolutionary idea of web based or cremation on-line. For decades, cremation families have been faced with the reality of high price and little to no choice. Cremation was direct, and final. Traditional funeral providers would trade their services for your money. Like buying a car. Where's the compassion? For a premium, add a memorial service. Oh, what about that urn? Buyer beware. Sometimes it seems that we as funeral professionals forget what it is we are really supposed to be doing. Truly, there's absolutely no reasonable excuse for the high price of …
