As cremation has become more popular, situations like “Operation Grandma” were bound to occur. That’s the term employees at Disney World and Disneyland use when a loved one’s ashes don’t scatter as intended and a quick vacuum is needed, according...
Modern Memorials's guide to condolence gifting around the holidays. From jewelry to custom pet portraits, we provide a few meaningful gift ideas for a grieving friend.
When it comes to end-of-life choices, cremation continues to gain ground, so to speak, on burial. For the first time, a majority of people in the United States chose cremation in 2016. According to the recently released 2017 Cremation and...
Funeral homes and therapy dogs: What a beautiful—and smart—combination. The Boston Globe recently ran a story about how an increasing number of funeral homes in the state are “employing” therapy dogs to help their clients through their difficult times. The...
Obituaries can be difficult to write. After all, one is tasked with the rather daunting task of summing up a person’s lifetime achievements during an emotional time. As we come across them, we’ll highlight obits that we think paint a...
What do you do if the central service your business provides is becoming less popular with every passing day? That’s the conundrum U.S. funeral homes are facing as an increasing number of Americans choose cremation over traditional burial. “This industry...
