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…...
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?…...
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…...
How to Comfort Loved Ones Experiencing Grief
At the Cremation Society of Greater Cincinnati, many of the questions we receive are related to grief. What should be said to someone who is grieving? Are there subjects that should be avoided? How does someone comfort a loved one experiencing grief? Like so many aspects of life, there is…...
The Process of Cremation
Part of the mission of the Cremation Society of Greater Cincinnati is to help area families better understand the benefits of cremation. Our goal is to help those looking for more information about the cremation process to find straightforward answers to their questions. We are frequently asked about the cremation…...
Presidential State Funerals
In December 2018, many of us watched at least a portion of the funeral for President George W. Bush. State funerals for Presidents are a moving combination of solemn ceremony, patriotic traditions, and in the case of President Bush, even a bit of humor. Presidential funerals, however, are not held…...
How to Grieve and Cope This Holiday Season
The holiday season can be the hardest time of the year to grieve. Traditions, memories, stress and the deep feeling of loss can be an extremely painful combination. There are some steps that can be taken to help through this difficult time of the year. It can help to recognize…...
Honoring the Deceased With A Memorial Donation
It is increasingly popular for families to request a memorial donation in the name of a loved one in lieu of flowers for final services. While sending flowers is fairly straightforward, there are some general guidelines to keep in mind when making a memorial contribution. Families name particular organizations for…...
Comparing Cremation Traditions from Around the World
Cremations have become more widely accepted by a variety of religions throughout the world, and particularly in the United States. Like traditional funeral services, however, traditions involving cremations can vary widely from place to place. We thought it would be interesting to share the differences between traditions from Hindu cremations…...
Choosing Cremation Urns and Jewelry: Thinking outside of the “box”
As cremations become increasingly accepted, more and more families are discovering the many, and varied ways to honor a loved one through a variety of contemporary urns and jewelry. Here is a look at some popular choices. Urns While urns have long been a way to carry the cremains of…...
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