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  A ADirectCremation, we understand that dealing with the grief of losing a loved one is tricky. To make it easier for you to make choices about scattering cremains, we have compiled a list of ten great places where you can scatter the cremains of your loved ones. If you are looking for direct cremation packages in the California area, please contact us at 877-938-0672 or click here to visit our website. 1. A Cremains Garden for Your Departed Loved One For many people, a garden is a great place to scatter ashes, as you get the sense that ` your loved one is living amongst the plants in the garden. If your loved one likes nature, then this is the best place to scatter their cremains. As the garden grows and blooms from the ground, it symbolizes their life and spirit. Also, your loved one’s cremains helps the plants to grow as they act as fertilizers. Please make sure you scatter ashes widely and not in one place as too much ash can damage plants with its high salt conten...

  Since last year significant changes in the funeral industry have been noted, and many experts are saying that we are entering a new era of death services . As most of us know, COVID has contributed to creating a slew of costs, which reduces revenue for the funeral industry across the country. Overall, the revenue potential of funeral industry has gone down considerably. The average cost, according to the NFDA, is around 9000 dollars, minus the cemetery charges. However, if a family goes for direct cremation services, the cost drops to $3,100. So, as families shift from traditional burial methods to cremation, the revenue is decreasing for traditional funeral planning. An interesting development is that independent funeral homes are buying and installing cremation machines to boost their businesses. According to a report, more than 20% of funeral homes have acquired and are operating their crematories in the USA, and around 10 percent have plans to tap into the cremation industr...

  Cremation jewelry comes in many forms. Maybe you’ve heard something about this or know someone who wears a pendant that contains part of a loved one’s cremated remains (commonly called ashes). Have you wondered how that works? Generally, there are two types of cremation jewelry: those that hold remains, and those that are made with remains. The first kind of jewelry is essentially an ornate container for a small number of ashes. Using a funnel , a little portion of the remains is poured into a tiny “urn” before the top is attached and sealed. Pendants are the most common form here, but they are not always teardrop or heart-shaped. For example, I also have seen a three-dimensional cross with an empty space inside to hold ashes. The second type is where small amounts of remains are incorporated into the jewelry materials. The most common examples of this are ashes that are mixed with glass, porcelain, liquid metals, or other materials and then transformed into jewelry. The poss...

  One of the worst experiences in life is witnessing the passing of a loved one. It can be very traumatic and heart-wrenching for most of us. Nothing prepares you for the death of someone you love dearly, and oftentimes we do not know what to do when this happens. Even if death was expected because of illness or age. If you have lost someone you love only recently and do not know what to do next, you are in the right place. It may feel to you that you are lost and we completely understand that. However, you have to talk to a professional in the funeral industry who knows what to do next. Here is what you should do if someone has died in your family: What To Do When a Loved One Passes Away If you are based in the California area, our cremation experts at A Direct Cremation will arrange to pick up your loved one. We have a transportation service that transfers bodies from private residences, nursing homes, hospice facilities, hospitals, or coroners’ offices to our crematory. ...

  Losing someone you loved is a heart-wrenching experience which is inevitably followed by making arrangements for their memorial service. Relatives tend to make a lot of mistakes while arranging it for a dear one or even when they are pre-planning their own memorial service. The three most commonly made errors are described below: Mistake 1: Incomplete Research About Memorial Service The latest survey of NFDA (National Funeral Directors Association) shows that any services were chosen based on respondents’ previous experience at it, ties with the funeral director; its reputation; and location. To save money and time, people must compare the funeral providers in their area to find out the most suitable cemetery, crematory or memorial service. Based on the location, the cost of cremation services and burial may vary and mostly the same services and products are provided. Mistake 2: Questions Not Asked  Grieving people tend to lose all focus and just want to get things d...

  The number of cremations done every year in the USA is rising. About 48 percent of the end-of-life choices in the USA in 2015 were cremations. It was predicted that it would grow to 56.by 2020. Also, more people are preplanning cremations each year. Are you considering pre-planning cremation? This process is similar to planning a funeral but there are some differences that are useful to know. Read on to learn more about how to preplan a cremation in 2021.  1.    Select a Cremation Provider First, you need to select a cremation provider. Our recommendation is that you choose a provider with an on-site crematory. In doing so, you are ensuring that one cremation facility cares for the body and cremains during the cremation process. Some cremation providers use third-party providers or standalone crematory, which often results in mistakes in the cremation process. Ask cremation providers particular questions to ensure that you get the care that you deserve. Not ev...