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cremation

When a deceased body is exposed to extreme heat and reduced to ashes, which are either scattered or kept in an urn.

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Is It Ever “Too Late” To Conduct A DNA Test?

You might think something like cremation would close the book on your genetic code. You might also be wrong.
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How Much Does It Cost To Be Cremated?

Even “ashes to ashes” benefits from shopping around.
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The Best (And Only) Way To Ship Cremated Remains

If you want them to arrive in a specific location at a specific time, scattering them to the winds won’t be the most efficient...

Guide: Finding A Crematory

When a body is cremated it is reduced to ash by exposure to very high heat.
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13 Different Religious Perspectives on Cremation

While the practice of cremation is becoming more widespread in the United States, many religions and cultures have strict...

How To Choose Between Burial Or Cremation

After a death, there are a number options for where the body can be buried or can be done with the cremated remains.

Urns and Ashes Found In Storage Locker

Auction hunter protip: Think twice before bidding on storage lockers formerly rented by funeral homes.

How Crematories Make Sure You Get The Right Ashes

Answering the question: "Are these ashes really mom?"

This Woman Wants Her Ashes Fed To Her Dog

"You want me to eat what?!?!?"

Green Burial: The Mushroom Death Suit

For centuries, burial or cremation have been the only two options for what to do with your body when you die. Now these options...
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9 Creative Things To Do With Ashes

From outer space, to the sea, to diamonds, to becoming a tree...

Where To Scatter Ashes

Cremated remains can be scattered on your own property, in a public or national park, at sea or over a body of water, or many...
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How To Scatter Ashes

While you can choose to scatter cremated remains however you like, there are a few traditional ways that might appeal to you or...
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How To Decide What You Want Done With Your Ashes

There are four main options for what to do with cremated remains.
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Who Has The Right To Make Funeral Decisions?

In some situations the party responsible for making decisions about the funeral can be unclear and even contested.
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All You Need To Know About Cremation

When a body is cremated, the remains are burned to ash (sometimes called "cremains" or "cremated remains") and may be buried in...
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5 Things You Need To Know About Direct Cremation

Direct cremation is a disposition option in which the body is cremated in the days immediately following the death, without a...
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How To Travel With Cremated Remains

If you want to travel with cremated remains on an airplane, you may either carry them on the plane as carry-on or check the...

A Guide To Cremation Products

When a planning a cremation, there are a number of products that you have the option of purchasing.

All You Need To Know About Cremation Caskets

When a body is cremated, it must be placed in the cremation chamber in a rigid, fully combustible container. This container may...

An Overview Of Choosing And Buying Urns

An urn is a container that holds cremated remains. Urns are used if cremated remains will be buried or kept by family members....

What You Need To Know About Scattering Ashes

Cremated remains, or ashes, can be scattered in many different ways and places. Many people choose to have a ceremony around...

How To Bury Cremated Remains

If you want to bury cremated remains in a cemetery, you have a number of options for how and where to bury the remains. Generally...
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How To Pre-Plan Cremation

When a body is cremated, the remains are burned to ash (sometimes called “cremains” or "cremated remains"). The cremated remains...

How To Pre-Purchase Cremation Products

When planning a cremation, there are a number of products that you have the option of purchasing in order to facilitate the...

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