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Whether you’re searching for burial options as part of your pre-planning process or at-need for an immediate death of a friend or family member, a wood casket kit is an affordable and Earth-friendly option that fits many people’s needs and desires. As of 2021, the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) reported the average cost of a traditional metal casket to be $2,500. That can be a hefty price for many families during an already stressful…
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Every person on earth will at some time have to decide whether they want to be buried or cremated. In my experience, many will have strong feelings about this subject. For many millions of people, their religious beliefs will be a huge influence in their decision. Funeral homes have rules they must follow – and one of them is there can be no metal in caskets used for cremation. That means no nails, screws, metal…
Read More >Do you live on a ranch, farm, a few acres, or large lot and want to bury a loved one on that property? In many cases you can do so legally, but you’ll need to make sure that you follow the rules regarding burial on private property. Each state and even counties have rules for burial on private property. The best place to learn about the laws that apply in your specific case is by…
Read More >Jews are blessed with many traditions and rituals that guide and enrich their daily lives. This is most evident by the way they mark life cycle events. Some of the least understood and most important of the rituals are the ones followed when burying the dead. As with many Jewish traditions, they learn of this responsibility from the torah. They are told of the great lengths to which Abraham went to secure a proper burial…
Read More >CHEVRA KADISHA SUPPORT: The Jewish way of dealing with death is one part of a larger philosophy of life in which all people are viewed with dignity and respect. Even after death, the body, which once held a holy human life, retains its sanctity. In Jewish tradition, therefore, the greatest consideration and respect is accorded the dead. Funeral customs are traditionally supervised in Jewish communities by a chevra kadisha, a holy society, comprised of volunteers…
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