Cremation

Rapid Cycling Through the Stages of Grief on Amazon

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I went online to buy an urn and made a surprisingly meaningful connection.

Dressing the Dead

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My mother-in-law and I were not close, but when she died I was tasked with this surprisingly intimate choice.

My Bizarre Childhood Wish Showed Up in My Mom’s Cremains

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I found the one piece of her that didn't get scattered.

4 Ways to Take Charge of Funeral Planning

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No need to be passive about it; you've got more options than you might think.

It’s Your Funeral: 10 Ways to Hack the Planning

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A funeral director guides you through what you can control about the process (hint: a lot more than you think!) and what you can’t.

The 9 Things No One Tells You About Scattering Ashes

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Nine things no one tells you about scattering ashes.

Funeral Planning: What You Need To Know

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Modern Loss' tips for an event you never wanted to plan or pay for (but may need to).