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Celebrating All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day: The origin and background of Christian holidays
If you weren't raised in the Catholic tradition, All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day are likely unfamiliar holidays to you. You might not guess it, but these days have been celebrated for over a thousand years. In many countries, you even get a day off on All Saints' Day. So, what is so important about All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day? And what is the difference between the two?
Caring for Cremation Ashes Jewellery
Some people wear cremation jewellery daily, and others just wear them for special occasions. Whichever you choose to do, you still need to make sure you look after them by storing, cleaning, and generally learning how to prevent damage. We will now review ways to help you look after your cremation ashes jewellery.
How is a Body Prepared For Cremation?
When you choose to have a loved one cremated, it's a very personal thing. This is often decided before the loved one dies, as it might be in their will, or it could be something they discussed with their family before passing away. Cremation is a big part of the grieving process, and while some might presume it's just the burning of the body, there is a lot more involved than most people think.
How to Choose the Right Pet Sized Urn
The hard part is choosing the right size urn for your pet. It's a lot easier with a human, but animals come in different shapes and sizes. We will walk you through all you need to know about choosing the correct-sized urn for your beloved pet.
How To Display Urns At Home
How everyone displays urns at home will be different. It's a way to honour a loved one and is a big part of the grieving process. This isn’t just any home decor, though; it contains the ashes and memories of your loved ones. Therefore, finding the right (and best) way to display it can make a real difference.
Scattering Ashes and The Law
This is very tricky and differs depending on where you read it. So today, we will cover what to do when scattering ashes.
Keeping Urns For Ashes Outside
We all grieve differently, and keeping the ashes outside can be an excellent choice for some people. It may also be the wish of the one who passed away. Keeping the ashes in a lovely outdoor space can give the loved one a sense of connection and allow them to be at one with nature.
Burying Ashes in the Garden or other informal Settings
Many people will not want to bury their loved ones' ashes in one of the usual places, such as a church or crematorium, and that's fine, as everyone is different. However, you cannot bury the ashes wherever you think it is suitable. People are not often aware of the rules regarding ashes, so we are here to offer you some guidance.
How Long Does It Take to Get Ashes After Cremation?
It may surprise you to learn that the most common and popular form of funeral in the UK is cremation, and it has been for some time now. While there is a lot of pain, sadness, and stress surrounding this important event, it can be exceptionally comforting for the loved ones to know that they can hold on to the ashes of the deceased.