December 31, 2022 | momentum | News
A 2022 survey by Choice Mutual Insurance Agency found that most Americans choose cremation over traditional and natural burials primarily due to personal and financial reasons (generally, cremation is much less expensive than a traditional burial). However, even if an individual requests cremation, some families may still want to permanently memorialize their loved one with […]
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November 29, 2022 | momentum | News
Dealing with the loss of a loved one is never easy. In addition to navigating grief, you’re also expected to make difficult financial decisions in incredibly short timelines. One of these decisions may even be whether or not to purchase a cemetery plot. Surprising as it may sound, legal issues can complicate the seemingly simple […]
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September 30, 2022 | momentum | News
Denial. Anger. Bargaining. Depression. Acceptance. While everyone deals with grief differently, those are the widely accepted stages of grief initially named by psychiatrist Elizabeth Kubler-Ross in 1969. At some point, everyone is going to personally deal with grief and possibly need to seek support—whether it be from a professional, family member, or friend. Because grief […]
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August 30, 2022 | momentum | News
Grief is much more than a natural reaction to losing a loved one. People also experience grief when they lose a pet or feel remorseful over a choice they were forced to make. A person may even experience grief when they retire after working all their life. The truth is that grief is a complicated […]
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July 27, 2022 | memorial | News
Cremation is becoming an increasingly popular option for people who are starting their end-of-life planning. The cremation process is typically more affordable and environmentally friendly compared to a traditional burial. And, because the process itself isn’t as time-consuming as a burial, more time can be spent on planning the actual ceremony. If you’re considering cremation […]
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June 27, 2022 | memorial | Grief Support, News
Planning a funeral can be challenging. You and your loved ones are grieving, but you also must make important financial decisions. A professional funeral service provider can help you make these decisions and oversee the entire planning process. Working with a funeral home can also help you grieve in a healthy way. We’ll explain how […]
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