Recently, I was at our Summerfield A Direct Cremations location waiting on some folks that were coming in to pre-plan their mom’s cremation. While I was waiting, a lady came in with her friend who had just lost her husband. They were in the arrangement office for a little while finalizing the details and when they came out, Richard Brookshire, … [Read more...]
Over the years, cremation has become an increasingly popular option for individuals deciding what they’d like done after they pass away. While burials were once the standard, cremation is on the rise -- over 30% of Americans opted for cremation according to stats recorded in 2006 and the number has grown from there. In some areas of the country … [Read more...]
One of the most important considerations is cremation cost. While everyone would like to have infinite resources with which to remember their loved ones, the truth is that most of us are working on limited budgets. Cremation allows for more flexibility in how loved ones are cared for and still allows for traditional services, but comes in with a … [Read more...]
Why preplan your Cremation? Thinking about end of life issues leaves most people feeling a little uneasy but more adults are finding great emotional and even financial security for them and their families. How? Preplan your cremation. With preplanning families find comfort in knowing that cremation reflects what their loved one wanted. It also … [Read more...]
Cremation in Ocala, FL The rate of Cremation in Ocala, Florida is currently hovering at around 51%, much higher than the national average of 40%. Americans are rapidly catching up to other countries in choosing cremation as a means of disposition for their loved ones (in Japan, nearly everyone is cremated – around 95%). There are many reasons why … [Read more...]
