Witnessing Cremation
Posted on March 8th, 2023 by | Leave a comment
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Sixty-plus years ago, I had the opportunity to witness an open cremation on a Native American Indian reservation in southern Arizona. Open cremation was the tribal custom (which, for some, continues to this day), and, to say the least, it was an interesting experience. At that time, I never imagined that I would later become […]
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The Deadliest Day of the Year
Posted on January 11th, 2023 by | Leave a comment
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What is the deadliest day of the year? The answer may surprise you, and we just passed it on the calendar. “The Deadliest Day of the Year is Almost Upon Us” is an article written by Christopher Ingraham for The Washington Post, and delivers the blow that January 1st, New Year’s Day, is the deadliest […]
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Can Gratitude Help You Live Longer?
Posted on November 16th, 2022 by | Leave a comment
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Thanksgiving is one of my favorite days of the year, and not just because I’m always grateful for good food. It’s a time of togetherness and gratitude and reminds us all to give thanks and remember to count our blessings. I once read an insightful article published by The Fine Line written by Nicola Bridges […]
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Don’t Skip the Service
Posted on October 13th, 2022 by | Leave a comment
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Several years ago, my father’s good friend passed away. This friend had made the noble decision to have his body donated to science; however, the wife of the deceased opted to forgo any type of memorial service. My father was saddened by this decision because he deeply wanted to pay his respects to the deceased […]
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Cremation Popularity and Five Interesting Facts
Posted on September 14th, 2022 by | Leave a comment
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Cremation continues to maintain its upward trend in popularity. According to the Cremation Association of North America, (CANA), in 2019, the cremation rate in the United States was 54.6%. In 2020, 56.1%. Future projections indicate that by 2025, the cremation rate in the United States will reach 65.2%, and by 2030, 72.8%. Many factors have […]
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