18 Jan 2023
Understanding the bargaining stage of grief When you lose someone close to you, it’s normal to be willing to do absolutely anything to bring them back. In your darkest hours, you may wonder whether you could have done something differently or been a better person to prevent their death. This painful, sorrowful stage of grief is known as bargaining. The bargaining stage of grief isn’t limited to death. You can experience these emotions after losing anyt...
11 Jan 2023
10 Reasons why you should never turn ashes into diamonds Even though they’re becoming much more common than they were just ten years ago, there’s still a little taboo and uncertainty when it comes to cremation diamonds. Some people think they’re a wonderful idea, while others aren’t too sure. If you’re thinking about turning a loved one’s ashes into diamonds, there are a lot of points to consider. Cremation diamonds aren’t for everyone. Here ...
28 Dec 2022
Meet 12 people who work with death every day Although many people think of death as a major taboo subject, others are fascinated by it and choose to study for a career in the field. You may be aware of common jobs related to the end-of-life process, such as a funeral director or embalmer. But there are also many other death-related roles involved in determining the cause of death of a loved one and preparing them for a funeral that you may not have heard ...
20 Dec 2022
What is the current state of cremations in the US? According to the Cremation Association of North America (CANA), 56% of Americans who died were cremated in 2020. This is a huge increase from 2000 when just 27% of people chose to be cremated. By 2040, 80% of people who die are expected to choose cremation over a casket burial. The first crematorium in the US opened in Washington, Pa. in 1876, but Americans were reluctant to embrace it. It took over 100 y...
09 Dec 2022
9 cremation memorial ideas to honor your loved one Making the final arrangements after the loss of a loved one is always difficult. It’s only natural to want to keep hold of your loved one and let them know that you treasure them just as much in death as you did in life. One comforting way you can say goodbye to your loved one is to memorialize them in a creative, thoughtful way that they’d be proud of. If you’re planning to have your loved one crema...
29 Jul 2022
Turn hair into diamonds for the perfect gift for Mom No matter what the occasion is, it’s always difficult to find the perfect gift for Mom. Whether you’re shopping for Mother’s Day, Christmas, her birthday, or another occasion, nothing that you see online or in-store is quite right. This is something we’ve all experienced at least once and it can be really tough. Your mom is one of the most important people in your life and she deserves a gift tha...
27 Jul 2022
Anger and Grief - Why do we Feel This Way? I understand anger and grief. When I was about ten years old, my mother told me that my best friend Tim had just died after contracting an extremely rare bone disease. I remember rushing past her, avoiding her attempt to hug me. Instead, I ran blindly, tears stinging my eyes. Eventually, I found myself sitting atop a tall tree, sobbing and screaming at God and demanding why he saw it fit to take away my best frien...
21 Jun 2022
Grief and Acceptance of Loss – Betrayal or Self-Healing? Most of us are familiar with the oft-quoted five stages of grief described by Swiss American psychiatrist Kubler-Ross in her book On Death and Dying, written in 1969. Kubler-ross outlines five stages of grief that most people go through after losing a loved one. The five stages are denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance in no particular order. Significantly, people experience grief ...
02 Jun 2022
Cremation Jewelry Webshops That Rock! The internet has changed all of our lives. Just think of how accessible information has become. Twenty years ago, you would need to visit your local library, search the portals physically, decide which books you would take out, and then take them home and read them. A similar trip would be made to return the books. It all sounds so archaic, right? The access to information pendulum swing has landed us up with the op...
31 May 2022
Cremation Jewelry – Glass-Infused and Diamond Memorial Jewelry Compared I was recently reminded of my mortality a few weeks ago when I had to take our faithful cat Angie to the vet. My daughter accompanied me as she feared the worst and wanted to say goodbye to her favorite cat. Unfortunately, the vet advised that the most humane thing to do was put Angie to sleep, which he gently did. Angie passed on into cat heaven in the arms of a loving owner, tellin...
