Pets are more than simple animals who share our space. They are our companions, our friends, members of our family. When the time comes to say goodbye to such beloved fixtures in our homes, many people are left wondering what...
There are few events more traumatic than losing a close member of the family. For many dog owners, losing their long-time companion can be a source of tremendous grief, but deciding what to do with their pet's remains only adds...
I attended a webinar recently from CANA (Cremation Association of North America) on the new data and trends surrounding cremation in America, which has been rising steadily over the past 50 years. In 1960, only 3.7% of people chose cremation. In...
The idea for Modern Memorials came to me during a moment of frustration. I had recently launched a company that helps people plan memorial services and funerals. My job was (and is) to take the burden of planning off my...
What size urn do I need? It depends on how you intend to use the urn. If you want your loved one’s ashes all in one urn, then we suggest you purchase an adult urn, which on average is approximately...
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...
Cremation may soon surpass burial as the most common type of funeral in the United States – nearly half of all Americans are now cremated. But there was a time when the practice was anything but the norm. While the first cremation...
A recent episode of CBS Sunday Morning featured a segment on a lovely, well-tended pet cemetery near Napa Valley, California called Bubbling Well Pet Memorial Park. CBS’s Lee Cowan spoke to Helen Chulik, who lost her dog Fancy 10 years...
