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This Is Why Military Members Leave Coins on the Gravestones of the Fallen

The moving tradition of leaving coins on the gravestones of military members can be traced back to ancient times.

Tokens of remembrance: What are the coins left on gravestones?

Six quarters, four dimes, four nickels and five pennies.

Understanding the Meaning of Nature Symbols on Custom Memorials

The symbols etched on custom memorials can be as complex or simple as the family of the deceased wishes. Designed to convey the beliefs and philosophies of the individual

Five Things Not To Say To The Bereaved

If you know someone in grief, you may want to avoid saying these five things.

Custom Memorials & Your Guide to Popular Headstone Symbols

With the extensive selection of custom memorials, almost any symbol or message can be added to stone grave markers. However, despite a plethora of options, there are

Cost-effective, reliable edge protection for burial vault liners

When a burial vault liner supplier switches from corrugated to laminated paperboard edge protectors, it reaps a range of cost savings as well as...

Why families choose to witness the cremation of a loved one

As more people choose cremation, our funeral directors are frequently asked, can you witness a cremation? Yes, that is an option for family members. Watching a cremation is not for everyone, though families may choose this service for a number of reasons.

Direct Burial Meters Offer Significant Savings

Most pipelines are below grade, so vaults have traditionally been installed to provide access to any place where a meter and valve are necessary. Vault pits tend to be large, and the installation is by far the biggest expense of a metering project. The good news is that direct burial metering options can greatly simplify the installation requirements, significantly lowering the costs, while also boosting safety.

Susan Tompor: The hidden costs of burial

Wanna hear of an eerie impulse buy? I sort of hate to admit this one. But earlier this year, I bought two gravesites — one cemetery plot for me and

What preparing a Jewish body for burial is really like

After death and before burial, a Jewish body undergoes a series of rituals known as tahara performed by volunteers known as a chevra kadisha.

Cemetery's green project aims to 'protect God's magnificent creation'

Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington blessed a newly completed green infrastructure project at a Catholic cemetery May 7, saying it "is part of our effort to keep God's creation as beautiful a...

Should I Include Burial Wishes In My Will?

Including burial wishes in your will is an important step in estate planning.

Clean It or Replace It: Why Septic Tank Pumping is Crucial

Proper septic tank maintenance will keep your system functioning correctly, avoiding a costly new installation.

Burial societies provide for the here and now

Would You Opt For An Organic Pod Burial?

Anthropologist Barbara J. King checks out a new project that will offer fetal-position, tree-topped burials in underground pods.

Should You Bring Your Child to a Funeral or Burial Service?

The key factors to consider when deciding if your infant or child should attend a funeral, memorial and/or burial service.

Keep Your Septic Tank Healthy

St. Clair County is host to about 65,000 homes and approximately 30,000 have an onsite decentralized sewage system.