May 5, 2021

National Pet Week

National Pet Week The first full week of May is National Pet Week which gives us a chance to reflect on our furry family members. They […]
March 12, 2021

Funeral – Know your rights.

Funeral – Know your rights. The Funeral Rule and The Consumer Guide What is ‘The Funeral Rule’? The Funeral Rule affects all funeral providers and is enforced […]
March 3, 2021

How many death certificates do I really need?

How many death certificates do I really need? The death certificate provides pertinent identifying information about a deceased individual including their certified time, place, and cause […]
February 19, 2021

On Earth Day Ideas For An Earth Friendly Funeral

On Earth Day Ideas For An Earth Friendly Funeral Mary Woodsen a science writer for ten years at Cornell University compiled information regarding cremation and burial. […]
February 19, 2021

Aveilut

Aveilut (pronounced ah-vay-LUTE) The Hebrew word for mourning Ritually, the body of the deceased is washed thoroughly, dressed in a simple white linen shroud, or tachrichim, […]
February 2, 2021

U.S. Flag Folding: “On Behalf of the United States of America…”

U.S. Flag Folding: “On behalf of the United States of America…” All photos courtesy of MCL Detachment #757 photographer Ron Silva, Lake Havasu City, Ariz. Bradbury […]
January 25, 2021

Weeping Buddha

Weeping Buddha Weeping Buddha statues depict Buddha in a bent-over position, crying, and covering his face. There is a legend of two masked warriors who fought […]
January 20, 2021

Catholicism

Catholicism Photo courtesy of Jayne Hanson/Garden of Gethsemane, Tucson, Arizona: Lifesize sculptures include that of Jesus of Nazareth at the Last Supper with his disciples, and Jesus […]
January 11, 2021

The Power of 100

The Power of 100   The current population of Earth is around 7.8 Billion. For most people, it is a large figure, that is all. However, […]