The Rising Popularity of Cremation in the United States
Cremation has soared in popularity over the past couple of generations, especially here in the United States. Cremations now account for over half of all final arrangements, with no end in sight to the trend. What is behind the growing popularity of families choosing cremation? There are several factors. Cost-Effective…...
What Happens if You Change Your Mind About Cremation After Preplanning Your Funeral
Much of our lives can be spent planning and plotting our futures. At some point, we shift from where we want to vacation to where we want to retire. There are significant decisions to be made. Where and how to invest? Health and long-term healthcare choices. There are retirement decisions…...
7 Unconventional Ways to Honor Departed Using Cremains
One of the ways final services have changed over the decades is that they have become much more personalized. In many cases, they have also become less somber as more people turn to “Celebrations of Life.” These changes have also impacted cremations. There are more ways than ever for families…...
Three Reasons to Choose Cremation Over Burials
Whether you are in immediate need or preplanning final services, one of the first decisions to be made is whether you should choose cremation or a traditional burial. Since the 1960s, cremation has become an increasingly popular choice. In fact, today, more people choose cremation over traditional burial and it…...
What to Say to Someone Who Is Grieving
If you haven’t experienced it yet, you probably will. It can make you uncomfortable, unsure, and a bit nervous. It is that moment when you first talk to someone who is grieving about the loss of a loved one. You want to be kind, supportive, caring, and most importantly, you…...
Cremations and the Changing Funeral Home Industry
At the Fares J. Radel Funeral Homes and Crematory, we have been honored to serve the families of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for over 125 years. It has not only been a privilege in providing caring, thoughtful, and professional funeral services but in adopting innovations to advance the industry. Throughout…...
How to Be Happy Again After Loss
Anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one knows the pain and darkness that can come along with the loss. While everyone experiences loss and the associated grief differently, there can sometimes be a sense that happiness and joy may be unattainable again. Can you be happy again?…...
How to Know if Cremation Is Right for You
Have you been thinking about cremation as an option when pre-planning your final services? There are certainly some practical benefits. Cremation allows more flexibility when final or memorial services are held, it is less expensive, and many view cremation as a more environmentally-friendly choice. But how do you know if…...
5 Meaningful Ways to Honor the Life of a Loved One
For many, the loss of a loved one leaves one asking “what’s next?” The final services have been concluded, goodbyes have been said, and yet there seems to be something else that needs to be done. A solution may be to find a way to honor the life of that…...
Origin of Cremations in Western Countries
It may be surprising for some to learn that while cremation has been traced back to the Stone Age, it has a relatively short history in the West and the United States. Today, cremation has exceeded traditional burial in popularity in the U.S. Here is a quick look at the…...
