The Costs of a Prepaid Cremation
The Costs of a Prepaid Cremation Although no one is excited to make their final arrangements, it’s the responsible thing to do. Pre-planning (and pre-paying) for your funeral [...]
Understanding the Costs of Cremation vs. Burial
Understanding the Costs of Cremation vs. Burial Five years ago, cremation rates and burial rates were neck-in-neck. Now, the projected numbers for 2020 look a little different. Burials [...]
Millennials and Funeral Planning — “Is There an App for That?”
Millennials and Funeral Planning — “Is There an App for That?” Millennials described as the generation most connected to digital were born between 1980 – 2000 during the information [...]
Cremation and the Catholic Church – Debunking Common Myths
Cremation and the Catholic Church – Debunking Common Myths You may not have considered a cremation for yourself or your loved one due to religious [...]
The Stress Free Benefits of Cremation Pre-Planning
Thinking about funeral arrangements can be one of the most stressful decisions you or your family may have to make. When a loved one passes, there are a lot [...]
Tattooing with Cremation Ashes
Tattooing with Cremation Ashes Are you looking for a unique and long-lasting way to commemorate the life of your loved one? If so, getting a tattoo [...]
Tips to Lower the Cost of Cremation
Tips to Lower the Cost of Cremation Next to buying a house and a car, a funeral ranks among the most expensive purchase that many consumers will ever make. While [...]
How Baby Boomers are Changing Funeral Traditions
How Baby Boomers are Changing Funeral Traditions Who are Baby Boomers? We've all heard the term, "Baby Boomer," and if you were born between the year 1946 and [...]
Keepsake Fingerprint Jewelry – What Is It and Why Is It Becoming Popular?
Keepsake Fingerprint Jewelry – What Is It and Why Is It Becoming Popular? In the past, the most common keepsakes to remember someone by were usually family heirlooms like [...]
Looking up at the stars
Looking up at the stars For many of us, looking up at the stars is symbolic of looking to the heavens and of looking up to, and sometimes [...]
New California Law Changes How Cremations Are Done
New California Law Changes How Cremations Are Done The popularity of cremation techniques has evolved greatly over the past two decades. And, this growing trend is set to continue [...]
Top Reasons a Cremation Is More Affordable
Top Reasons a Cremation Is More Affordable More and more Americans are opting for cremation as part of their after life wishes. And, the reason is [...]
Top 5 Cremation Options
Top 5 Cremation OptionsAs cremations grow in popularity, the options of what to do with your loved one’s ashes are also evolving. Many people are choosing [...]
Get a Move-On with Cremation
Get a Move-On with Cremation One of the benefits of choosing cremation over traditional burial is freedom. Yes, here at Smart Cremation, we offer financial freedom from the overbearing costs of [...]
Thailand Begins Royal Cremation Ceremony Rehearsals
Thailand Begins Royal Cremation Ceremony Rehearsals The 2016 American cremation statistics indicate that soon, cremation will overtake burial as America’s preferred death rite. In some countries, it [...]
Across Distance and Time
Across Distance and Time Death and taxes are certain. Bad timing is a certainty, too, usually for things we can’t justify missing. Both death and taxes come at bad [...]
When Your Loved One Receives a Terminal Diagnosis
When Your Loved One Receives a Terminal Diagnosis If someone you love receives a terminal diagnosis, feelings often distort your ability to function. But time [...]
Shine On
Shine On Many people who choose to be cremated envision their ashes in an urn or spread out over a favorite spot. That’s perfectly normal, and [...]
Swimming with the Fishes Just Got A Lot More Pleasant
Swimming with the Fishes Just Got A Lot More Pleasant We love The Sopranos as much as the next person, but when we talk about [...]
Delaying Cremation in the Case of a Suspicious Death
Delaying Cremation in the Case of a Suspicious Death It does seem counterintuitive for Smart Cremation to write about delaying a cremation, but sometimes a [...]