the bones and teeth are placed in a log and pulverized with a stick. The ashes are taken out, but the dusty log is rinsed with a plantain soup, which is drunk with much mourning and weeping. If the deceased was
The things we can't see frighten us as much as the things we can see, so the Reaper hides within the shadows of his cloak, playing off our fears of the unknown. Scythe. In early renderings, the Reaper is shown holding arrows, darts, spears or crossbows. These are the weapons he ...
The service is usually conducted in the presence of the ashes contained an urn. A clergy can hold the cremation ceremony or it may simply be a gathering of family and friends, celebrating the life of the deceased. Therefore, the price can be as little or as much as you desire. The Urn...
As cremation grows in popularity as a disposition choice, more people are searching online to discover the laws for cremation in their state. Because a body is completely reduced to ashes in the cremation process, there are quite strict laws governing the cremation of a body. There are licensin...
How Much Does It Cost? Everyone knows that funeral costs are skyrocketing, particularly in developing countries. Sadly, pressing your ashes into vinyl isn’t cheap, either. The cost of cremation varies widely from state to state, but the average cost is around $2,250. The basic package from...
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Death is a part of life, but do you have the vocabulary you need to talk about it? In this lesson, I teach you everything you need to know to talk about death and dying, so that you can express yourself fully when you have to. Youll also learn some cultu
Four decades ago, less than 5 percent of American were cremated when they died. Now that figure stands at nearly half. This is how cremation actually works, and what happens to a culture when its attitude about how to memorialize the dead undergoes a rev
Although it’s popular, cremation is a much different process than a traditional casket burial. In the absence of a casket, you need to store the remains in a safe place. There are also several options on what to do with the remains after laying someone to rest. ...
Do you want a private cremation so that you can receive the cremains from your pet alone? How much are you willing to pay to have your pet cremated? The answer to these questions will determine what type of crematorium you choose. Some areas have pet crematoriums that allow you and your...