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Dealing with the loss of a parent, sibling, partner, or friend is one of the most difficult life circumstances a person can endure. To hear what an experienced and licensed marriage, family, and grief specialist has to say about grief, watch this video.
When grieving the loss a loved one, it is important to remember that grief is a natural process and that coping with your loss will become easier over time. It is also important to remember to seek the support of friends, families, or licensed professionals if and when you need it.
In addition to being emotionally trying, planning a loved one’s funeral in the midst of your grief can be stressful. To keep stress to a minimum, work with a funeral home that offers professional grief support services. Mountain View Funeral Home, Memorial Park & Crematory, serving the Tacoma area, offers grief support groups and other helpful services. Call (888) 757-3958 to learn more about our full range of funeral services.
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Cremation has been used as a method of handling the bodies of the deceased for thousands of years. While technological advances have made cremation cleaner and easier than ever before, the philosophy of cremation has changed little. Here’s a look at the history and evolution of the cremation process:
- The Origins of Cremation
The process of cremation predates any well-kept historical accounts, but some evidence suggests it has been practiced with regularity for more than 10,000 years. It is likely that cremation has its origins in present-day China, where it was once practiced primarily among monks. Archaeologists estimate that cremation was first practiced in parts of Europe and the Middle East around 3000 B.C. By1000 B.C., cremation had become a customary funeral practice in several cultures with roots throughout the Eurasian continent.
- Cremation in Eastern Religions
In many cultures and religions, particularly those that predominate in Southeast Asia, cremation is a rite of passage for a soul between one life and the next. In accordance with the belief of reincarnation that is adhered to by Buddhists and Hindus throughout Asia, cremation frees a spirit from its past body so that it can freely move to the next body it will inhabit.
- Environmental Impact of Cremation
Religion, culture, and tradition are still the primary reasons why people choose cremation over burial. However, an increasing number of individuals are choosing cremation for environmental reasons. Since the cremation process does not involve environmental contaminates such as formaldehyde, it is viewed as a green alternative to burial.
Are you looking for a full-service funeral home and crematory with a caring and dedicated staff? Scenically situated in the Tacoma area, Mountain View Funeral Home, Memorial Park & Crematory can help you plan the appropriate services to honor your loved one. To find out more about our cremation process or any of our other funeral services, call (888) 757-3958.
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The passing of a beloved family pet is an incredibly emotional and difficult experience. If you choose to have your pet cremated, there are a number of beautiful keepsakes to help you remember your pet. Here are a few examples:
If you decide to store your pet’s ashes in an urn, you will have several options to customize the urn. If you select a traditional concave-shaped urn, for example, you can choose to engrave the name of your pet, a short epitaph, and a paw print or some other graphic that symbolizes your pet. Another option is an urn in the shape of a heart or oval, which also provides you with opportunities for inscription.
Another popular keepsake option for the storage of your pet’s ashes is the teddy bear cremation urn. Your pet’s cremated remains can be interned inside of a fluffy teddy bear whose clothes you can personalize in honor of your beloved pet.
Go through photos of your pet, and choose a favorite that you would like to display on your pet’s urn. You can then meet with a cremation professional to take a look at the variety of photo-frame urns that are available to you.
Ideal for families with members living in different households or cities, choosing to store your pet’s ashes in jewelry capsules allows you to spread out your pet’s ashes. This way, several members of your family can carry the keepsake at any time. Pet cremation jewelry is available a variety of shapes, styles, and materials. Many pieces of jewelry with cremated remain capsules can also be engraved.
Are you a Tacoma resident who is looking for the perfect keepsake to memorialize your pet? If so, Mountain View Funeral Home, Memorial Park & Crematory can help you. Call (888) 757-3958 to speak with a professional about our pet cremation services and the pet urn options we provide.
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Our recent blog posts have discussed the benefits of pre-arranging your funeral and highlighted services that you should look for when selecting a funeral home. If you would like to learn more about either of these topics, take a look at the following resources.
- Coping with the loss of a loved one is an extraordinarily difficult experience. To find out how grief support may help you get through this difficult time, visit HelpGuide.org.
- For an overview of important funeral terminology and an outline of the funeral planning process, consult this page from the New York State Department of Health.
To speak with a compassionate and experienced funeral home in the Tacoma area, call Mountain View Funeral Home, Memorial Park & Crematory at (888) 757-3958.
