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How Not to Dress for a Funeral

Many people don't have any idea what to wear to a funeral. Here are some tips to keep you from making mistakes with inappropriate attire.

How to Dispose of Cremation Ashes

Man resting hand on cremated ashes at funeralWhen a loved one dies and wishes to be cremated, you have to determine how to deal with the ashes. Ideally, the person will have made his wishes known before his passing, but you might have the make the decision yourself. In this case, thinking about what the person would have liked should be the major factor in your decisionTraditional MethodsIt's customary to scatter ashes in a location the deceased family member enjoyed…

Woman asked whether this dress was funeral-appropriate

You don't have to dress in black, but you do have to wear dark colours

8 Hilarious Headstones That’ll Make You Say WTF (what the funeral)

These hilarious headstones are bound to get a laugh out of even the most experienced funeral director.

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

What Can Be Done With Cremation Ashes?

During the cremation process, the body of the deceased gets reduced to bone fragments. These bone fragments are further reduced in size with the help of certain machineries. The final product looks like fine sand and is known as cremated remains. Usually white in color, the cremated remains will weigh between 4lbs to 8lbs depending upon the body structure of the deceased. The cremated remains are…

What should I wear to a funeral?

Debunking 7 Myths About Funerals

There are many myths about funerals and the funeral profession. Here are some of the many our community shared with us when asked what they’ve encountered.

5 Photos You Should Take at the Cemetery

Cemetery photos are great in genealogy, but only if you get the right ones. Here are 5 photos you should take every time you go to the cemetery.

DC cemetery uses science to fight pollution

The manager of the historic Mount Olivet Cemetery in Northeast D.C. said she had no idea how much pollution the cemetery was contributing to. Now, with a partner, they're taking a unique approach to addressing the problem.

Help protect oak trees from oak wilt

Oak wilt is widespread in southern Wisconsin, but it is still a new and uncommon disease in much of northern Wisconsin.

Grow an Oak Tree from an Acorn

How to Grow an Oak Tree from an Acorn. It's hard to imagine that a mighty oak tree can come from a tiny acorn, but with enough patience, you can grow one yourse

Do You Know the Lubbock Cemetery Angel's Creepy Story?

There is a strange story about the big angel statue at the City of Lubbock Cemetery.

This Is Probably The Most High-Tech Cemetery In the World

The Ruriden columbarium, operated by the Koukokuji Buddhist Temple in Tokyo, is as futuristic as the capital of Japan itself. Believe it or not, this is a cemetery.

GARDENER'S MAILBAG: What is causing the dried, dead patches on my oak?

Have a question you’d like Neil to consider? Mail it to him in care of this newspaper or e-mail him at\u00a0mailbag@sperrygardens.com. Neil regrets that he cannot reply to questions individually.

MIKE MASTERSON: New burial method could be good for environment

As time itself and today's culture change faster than most can keep pace with, it's no surprise that even traditional ways we've laid loved ones to eternal rest could be dramatically evolving.