Our Blog

Welcome to our blog. In addition to the informational pages we provide on the site, we felt the need to address some of the topics and questions we come across frequently in a more candid and long form setting. If you have topics of interest that you're more interested in hearing about, feel free to contact us and we'll be happy to hear from you.

What to Say at a Funeral
Speaking to a family who has just lost a loved one can be very tough. Click here for great examples of what to say at a funeral.
Caskets vs. Coffins
If you’ve ever watched an old western movie or something from the golden age of cinema, you’ve most likely heard the term coffin. A question we sometimes hear from families is a casket vs coffin, what is the difference?
Guide to Places for Interment of Ashes | NYC
If a loved one passes away and did not leave instructions discussing how to care for their remains, the family has many important decisions to make.
Funeral Service Music Suggestions
Plain and simple, music is a powerful tool that can be used to evoke emotion and affect our moods.
Cemetery Ash Spreading Options
If you are wondering what to do with your loved one ashes, this blog considers the earths soil, and gives ash scattering options.
Choosing a Cremation Casket or Container
There are many benefits and features to each a cremation casket & container. Here we will break down the difference and describe the different options available to you.
Green Burials - A Growing Trend
There are a number of cemeteries in the United States that are either completely green or hybrids where traditional burials take place. Click here to learn the what, why, and how Green Burials take place.
Unique Ideas & Themes for Planning a Funeral or Memorial Service
If you are looking for something other than a traditional funeral or memorial service, this blog post will help you get creative and help you set the stage to celebrate the life of your loved one.
The Value Of Funeral Home Cremation Services
Using one company for your funeral services, means there are no third parties involved. It is important that you understand and educate yourself in all aspects of planning a funeral or a cremation service.
Manhattan Funeral Home Resource Guide
Losing a loved one is never an easy time. If you have family of friends from out of town coming for the service, navigating around Manhattan and finding accommodations and restaurants can be a daunting task. Fortunately, our Manhattan Funeral Home Resource Guide is here to help educate you about the business and services located around our funeral home in Manhattan New York.
The Perfect Memorial: Comparing Cremation Keepsake Jewelry & Cremation Urns
With the increase in demand for quality and affordable cremation services, families also need to be guided through the entire cremation process, including the many available options for memorial services, celebrations of life and the many things that can be done with cremated remains. In this post, we are going to compare two of the most popular options, cremation urns and cremation jewelry.
6 Unique Ideas for Cremated Ashes
This post offers unique ideas for memorializing a loved one who has been cremated including cremated ashes in fireworks, cremated ashes in a memorial tattoo and more.
Dealing with Death Abroad – Understanding Repatriation Services
This blog discusses repatriation services, and international repatriation of the body.
4 Memorial Service Ideas That Can Help Start The Healing Process
This blog post is meant to help families looking to plan a memorial service with inspiration and several concrete memorial service ideas.