Cremation medallions are a popular way to keep loved ones close after cremation. They come in different shapes and materials, can contain a small amount of ashes, and range in price from $70 to over $1,000. Similar jewelry has been used throughout history, and a new technology creates synthetic diamonds from ashes. Cremation medallions are […]
Washington state now offers “natural organic reduction,” a composting process that turns a body into soil in a few weeks. It costs $5,500 USD and is more environmentally friendly than cremation or traditional burial. Some cemeteries offer “green” burials without embalming. The Washington State Catholic Conference opposes human composting, while actor Luke Perry was buried […]
Cremation is the burning of a deceased person’s body, with the ashes either scattered or buried. It is an ancient practice, and in the US, it is done in a crematorium. Cremation is cheaper than burial and seen as more environmentally friendly, but some religions disapprove of it. Cremation is the act of disposing of […]
