A special thank you to the staff of Saint Elizabeth and the CCAC who helped care for Jenny in her home. At Jenny’s request, a church service will take place to celebrate her life at Applewood United Church (2067 Stanfield Road, Mississauga, 905-277-4162). Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 2:00 pm Please join us for fellowship, snacks and refreshments following the service at the Church In lieu of flowers, a donation to the ALS Society or Applewood United Church would be appreciated.

Bringing Memories

Today, aside from pictures showcased around the house, there are other ways to bring the memories of your loved ones wherever you go.

One of the most popular ones is the use of jewelry. After the body of the family member has been cremated, the remains are usually placed in cremation urns to be kept at home, in a mausoleum, or to be spread in different places. But reserving some of the remains and including it in jewelry is a special way to bring your late loved one closer to you. Jewelries which can carry remains and ashes are actually readily available. There are even funeral homes that offer these jewelries already.

Cremation Jewelry

There are many designs and choices of cremation jewelry to choose from. And only a very small amount of ashes will be used so you can still keep the rest of the ashes in an urn or scatter it around as you had previously planned.

The most commonly used types of jewelries are pendants and bracelets.
 In a bracelet, the beads are filled with a small amount of ashes inside through a small opening. The same principle is also used in pendants.
 Hearts pendants are very popular among the choices. But heart lockets are really in demand.
 Lockets are perfect since it can hold the ashes of your loved one and you can also put his or her picture in it.
 There are even some people who put a strand of their late loved one’s hair together with the ashes inside the locket.

If you do not want to carry their ashes around, you can still use jewelry as a remembrance.
You can use their old pieces of jewels or you can choose charms that resemble the interests of your lost family member.

But even if the price is lower, rates may vary according to the company that will carry out the task and the type of services that are chosen. When you are looking for a plan in case anything unexpected may happen, it is important to look into the cost first.

If you have decided to choose cremation over the traditional burial, then you should try to find companies that offer cremation services and funeral plans. But before signing contracts you need to examine the prevailing cost of cremation in your area and compare prices to other companies.

Points to Consider
• One of the factors that can affect the rate is the medium or the material where the body will be placed during the cremation process. A wooden box or something made of cardboard can be used. Usually, the material where the body will be burned into is included in the total cost.
• After the cremation process, you should also decide on what the family will do with the remains. This also affects the cremation costs because the vessel where the ashes will be placed might be included in the package. If an urn is already included, then this would reduce the other expenses outside the plan but if it is not counted in, then you have to rethink and consider other choices.
• Some people even opt for their ashes to be scattered in different places. This process can be done for free. But if you really want a special slot in an ash mausoleum, then you need to shell out a few thousand dollars.
• Once the ashes are ready, ask the company if the cost of delivering the ashes to the family is included.
• Cremation permits are needed in most states and there are certain fees that need to be paid. Ask the provider if these permits and a copy of the death certificate are included in the total cost too.

Always remember to inquire from different companies on what is included in their packages and plans and do not automatically go for the cheap ones.

A service to remember Chloe will be held at Paroisse Sacré-Cœur (Parish) PC 118, Corbeil, Ontario P0H 1KO (705)-752-1449 on Saturday, May 5th, 2012 Visitation: 10 AM – 11AM Church Service: 11:00 AM Father Frank Martel officiating Internment following service at Corbeil Cemetery

Today, even the caskets and the urns used when someone passes away can already be customized. Recently, there has been a new reality TV show that does not conform to the usual setup of following a group of socialites around the city.

The Duck Dynasty

The show Duck Dynasty has started a new type of reality TV wherein people get to see what duck hunters do in order for them to spot, attract and catch wild ducks in the United States.
This show has inspired many creators of cremation urns to make specialized urns for the hunters in the country. As we all know, there are certain places in the US where hunting is considered one of the most important activities in their lives.

These companies that make urns thought that even at their funeral service, they must be honored appropriately. Their efforts and accomplishments must be recognized even in their death.

The main characters of the Duck Dynasty are actually members of a family of hunters who decided to share their knowledge on how to hunt ducks using simple devices. They actually turned their hobby into a business opportunity.

Urns for Hunters

The show also inspired urn creators to do the same. Now, there are different urns that can reflect the hunter’s passion. Since many hunters go through different circumstances just to capture the animal, it is important for the urns to showcase that.

For wild duck hunters, there are duck camo urns that can be used. These urns actually use the same material that is used by ATVs and trucks to camouflage itself in the woods. These camo urns are made of solid brass which is a good material to store the remains of your loved ones.

Aside from urns, there are also cremation jewelry types that can be patterned to a camouflage design. People who love the outdoors and the hunters will surely love these urns.