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5 Reasons to Bury Ashes

Posted by Lisa Brookfield on 12/8/2017 to Cremation Urns

When a loved one passes away there are many decisions to be made. One of the most challenging--what to do with the ashes? burial of ashes can make sense for many families.

4 New Products to Remember a Loved One

Posted by Lisa Brookfield on 11/24/2017 to Buying Guides

These newly-arrived memorial products may offer comfort to families looking for a way to remember and honor a special person.

3 Steps to Create Your Legacy

Posted by Lisa Brookfield on 11/10/2017 to Memorial Ideas

How will your life impact future generations? What is your legacy? The dictionary defines legacy as, “a gift of property, especially personal property, as money, by will; a bequest”. But beyond material possessions, there is the legacy of what you leave behind in an intangible way. How you lived. Your ideas. Your humanity. There is plenty of guidance on how to prepare your financial estate-- saving money, acquiring property, writing a will, etc.. Less so on passing down spiritual beliefs, emotional values, and life lessons that are also part of a person’s heritage.

Infant Loss Awareness Month

Posted by Lisa Brookfield on 10/13/2017 to News

If you’ve never lost a child, experienced a miscarriage or stillbirth, you might not know about Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. October 15th is observed across the world by lighting a candle at 7 p.m. in memory and recognition of babies who left us too soon. In the United States, each year, approximately one million pregnancies end in miscarriage, stillbirth, or the death of the newborn child--that is one in four pregnancies, according to the CDC. Even if you haven’t been directly impacted by this terrible loss, you are likely to know someone who has experienced the loss of a baby.

Popular Urns for Outdoorsy Types

Posted by Lisa Brookfield on 9/22/2017 to Buying Guides

Maybe you’re looking for an urn to memorialize an avid hunter? Selecting a camouflage urn for ashes engraved with ‘Gone Hunting’ may seem just right. In addition to choosing a themed urn, you can read more Stardust Memorials articles with helpful tips.

Helping a Child When a Pet Dies

Posted by Lisa Brookfield on 9/8/2017 to Memorial Ideas

We know that many people consider their pet to be part of the family. When a pet dies, the emotional loss and resulting grief can be as painful as the loss of a relative. It can be especially trying for children. It may be their first experience with death. But, death is an inevitable part of living life, and losing a pet can help kids accept this truth and learn how to cope.

Paper Turtle Biodegradable Urn For A Sea Burial

Posted by Lisa Brookfield on 8/25/2017 to Buying Guides

The gentle release of a loved one’s ashes into the sea using the Paper Turtle Biodegradable Urn can provide a meaningful sea burial. This urn is designed to float for a time on the surface of the water before sinking to biodegrade naturally.

Is it OK to Mail Grandma's Ashes?

Posted by Lisa Brookfield on 8/11/2017 to Shipping

These days, families are often spread across the country and sometimes the globe. When it comes time to place a loved one in his or her final resting place--it might be in a different location than where he or she was cremated. Shipping Grandma’s ashes may be required.