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Thank you to all of the dads and father figures in our lives. Enjoy your special day!

The first evidence of cremation dates back to the Stone Age, around 3000 BC. Today’s modern cremation, is attributed to physician, Sir Thomas Browne, in 1658.

Many of us will become a caregiver at some point in our lives. The stress and strain of caregiving can take a toll on your health. It’s important to find ways to care for yourself while caring for others. Depending on your circumstances, some self-care strategies may be more difficult to carry out than others. Choose what works for you. Read more: https://bit.ly/3HtWCYC

Let us remember and honor all of the heroes who died while serving in the U.S. military. May their sacrifice never be forgotten.

In the past, mourners stopped the clocks in the rooms or houses where their loved ones died. This was an especially popular ritual during the Victorian period and was thought to prevent bad luck as well as symbolize the loved one’s passage into a new life without time. It was commonly done in conjunction with covering mirrors, closing curtains and turning over portraits of the loved one.

A funeral or cremation memorial that celebrates the details that make you unique in the world takes a little thought and planning. Get your free copy of Imagine: A Memorial Inspiration Guide and start thinking about how you’d like to be remembered.

Imagine - A Memorial Inspiration Guide | Dignity Memorial A memorial service that celebrates the details that make you unique takes careful planning. Get your free copy of Imagine: A Memorial Inspiration Guide today.

After Queen Victoria's husband Prince Albert passed in 1861, she wore the mourning veil and some form of mourning dress up until her death in 1901. She never wore her Imperial State Crown again because it would have required her to take off her mourning veil.

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Today begins National Police Week. We thank you for all that you do to keep our community safe!

One day a year isn’t enough to celebrate motherhood and everything our moms do for us. To all the moms out there…Happy Mother’s Day!

Mother’s Day can be a hard holiday to handle when you’ve lost your mom. If it’s a recent loss, the omnipresent messages of Mother’s Day may feel like too much to bear. If more time has passed, Mother’s Day may inspire you to do something special to honor the memory of the woman who’s always in your heart. Regardless of the amount of time that has passed, there are several ways you can manage your grief while remembering Mom this Mother’s day.

5 Ways to Remember Mom—Managing Grief on Mother’s Day | Dignity Memorial Grief for your mom does not have to keep you from honoring her on Mother's Day. Here are 5 ways you can remember her.

The tradition of wearing black is believed to date back to the Romans, who wore a dark toga after the passing of a loved one.

It can be hard to know what to say to someone who has lost a loved one but writing a sympathy message doesn’t have to be difficult. Though there’s no perfect condolence, there are some things you can keep in mind when you’re offering someone sympathy.

Condolence Message Guide | Dignity Memorial Visit the Dignity Memorial website to learn the best ways to offer condolences. Discover condolence message resources now.

A handwritten card is a lovely way to show your appreciation after a life celebration. It lets friends and relatives know that you received their flowers, meals, donations and other above-and-beyond acts of kindness. Here's your complete guide to sending celebration of life thank-you cards.

Your Guide to Sending Celebration of Life Thank-You Cards | Dignity Memorial A celebration of life thank-you card is a lovely way to let friends and relatives know that you received their flowers, meals, donations, and other above-and-beyond acts of kindness.

To celebrate Arbor Day, we're sharing the story of C.C. Boyce, who makes planturns, which place the dead beneath the living.

Vessel for life: This urn doubles as a planter LOS ANGELES — When Los Angeles woodworker C.C. Boyce selects locally sourced pieces of California sycamore and speckled maple at Angel City Lumber in Boyle Heights, the artisan has powerful

Collecting the ashes of a loved one after cremation can be an emotional experience. You arrive at the funeral home empty-handed, but you don’t leave that way. It’s normal to feel uncertain about what the drive home should look like. And if you need to travel with your loved one a long distance, whether by car, train or plane, you may wonder what you can or should do. View our detailed guidance about transporting ashes so you can worry less.

Transporting a Loved One’s Ashes by Car, Plane or Train | Dignity Memorial When you pick up a loved one's ashes, you may feel awkward about the ride home. What's the best way to transport ashes in the car? What about on a plane?

This Earth Day, learn about how you can go green even in death – through human composting: http://bit.ly/3FmBELw

According to a Ukrainian legend, a poor mother had no decorations for her Christmas tree. While everyone was sleeping, a friendly spider spun a web to decorate the tree. On Christmas morning, the family discovered the web turned to gold and silver in the sunlight. To this day, Ukranians decorate their trees with spider webs to bring good luck and good fortune for the upcoming year.

Let’s be honest, funeral directors often get a bad rap. What is interesting, however, is that people’s opinions of them are usually positive once they have actually worked with a professional funeral director to plan a loved one’s funeral. Read: 11 Secret Truths About Your Funeral Director

11 Secret Truths About Your Funeral Director Read 11 things you need to know about your funeral director. Learn facts that will help you avoid scam artists that prey on grieving families.

Losing someone you love is never easy, and the process of grieving is different for everyone. One way to feel connected to your loved one is by visiting their gravesite. To acknowledge how much they mean to you, you may want to leave a token of your visit or decorate their grave. Decorating a loved one’s grave can help process your grief and bring you comfort.

Meaningful Ideas for Decorating a Gravesite | Dignity Memorial Personalize your loved one's resting place with these grave decoration ideas. Get inspired and create a special tribute that reflects their unique personality.

Inspired by her grandfather's funeral, Angelina Jolie planned to pursue a career in Funeral Directing if she didn't catch her big break in Hollywood.

Here's a hint: 2.5 billion people across the globe tuned in to watch. On September 6, 1997, the world publicly mourned the People's Princess, Princess Diana. Her memorial still holds the record over other large services, including Michael Jackson and President Ronald Reagan.

April is Donate Life Month! Did you know that more than 100,000 people are waiting on a lifesaving organ transplant? Register to be an organ donor with Donate Life America today: https://bit.ly/3TRum9Z

Today, we honor the courage and sacrifice of those who served in the Vietnam War. Our partner, TAPS, provides free webinars to everyone who has lost a loved one in the military, no matter when they served. Find the list of upcoming webinars here: https://www.taps.org/institute

The Roman word "pallium" refers to a person's cape or cloak, often used in relation to a soldier. When the person passed away, they were covered in the cloak. This led to the term "pall" and is a heavy, usually white, and sometimes ornate cloth that is draped over the casket. The terms "casket bearer" and "pall" were merged together to create the term "pallbearer" which refers to a person who carries the casket during a funeral service.

encourages seniors to pursue a passion, take up a new hobby, and do what makes them happy. Have fun this week!

Wonderfully Wellderly: Senior Health & Wellness Celebrating senior health & wellness during Wellderly Week by encouraging our residents to pursue their passions through active senior lifestyles.