Only a quarter century ago, cremation was still looked upon as a taboo subject, and shouldn’t be considered when making a determination on a loved one’s final resting place. At that time, approximately only 17 percent of those families opted for this process.
Continue ReadingHow Long Does The Cremation Process Take?
Even though a decision might been made in favor of cremation for a loved one, the possibility of additional questions about the entire process is inevitable. That’s because the concept of a Dallas-Fort Worth cremation is something that many people may be unfamiliar with, and […]
Continue ReadingHow To Save Money On Cremation
The rising cost of burials has resulted in a large increase in the consideration of cremation as a final option. Not only is it more convenient for those closest to the deceased, since it eliminates traveling to a final resting place to pay respects, but […]
Continue ReadingWhat is a Crematorium?
Although cremation is becoming a more popular option for disposing of a loved one’s remains, some of the terminology associated with cremation may be unfamiliar. A “crematorium” generally refers to the facility where cremations take place. During cremation, the remains of a deceased person are […]
Continue ReadingIs a Casket Required For Cremation?
When people come to Lone Star Cremation to request our services in honoring the memory of their deceased loved one, they will occasionally ask: Is a casket required for cremation? Technically, the answer is no, but that comes with this caveat: the deceased does need […]
Continue ReadingCan Family Members Witness A Cremation?
The death of a loved one means finding the proper farewell for them, taking into account their wishes before dying or assessing their overall approach to life if death came unexpectedly. Adapting this to a final event such as cremation services means having someone with […]
Continue ReadingHow To Cope With The Loss of a Loved One
The loss of a loved one to death is something each of us deals with at some point in our lives, but there’s no single way to deal with the aftermath of coping without the individual’s presence in our lives. Following the wishes of the loved […]
Continue ReadingWhat To Do When Death Occurs
Dealing with death is never easy, but grief can sometimes result in people not knowing what to do when death occurs. This can happen when the passing was unexpected, which can engulf a family in emotional turmoil.
Continue ReadingHow Much Does Cremation Cost?
The anguish that comes with losing a family member sometimes extends to the economic impact of the cremation cost. Many funeral home charges depend on such things as the prevailing market, the deceased’s location and accessibility. In addition, overhead fees are often tacked on the […]
Continue ReadingUrn Engraving
Most of the Cremation urns that we offer through our website www.lonestarcremation.com can be engraved for an additional fee of just $69.00.(No Tax) Which includes up to three lines of engraving. For example Line one a verse, line two name, and line three dates. Or […]
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