Funerals Are A-Changin
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In a recent post, we noted that times are a changing in the funeral industry. At Martin Oaks Cemetery and Crematory in Lewisville, Texas, just down the road from Richardson, Texas, we are really at ground zero in one of the most sweeping movements to ever come to final disposition — the prodigious growth and […]
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Questions That Arise at the Time of Death
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When a loved one passes, seemingly thousands of questions begin to arise. If a family has no experience with final disposition, these questions can be overwhelming. Additionally, the emotional impact of the passing complicates the situation tenfold. It is hard enough making clear decisions about even the smallest aspects of final disposition without the pressure […]
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Why Cremate?
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Years ago, cremation was virtually a nonexistent option. Growing up in central Illinois, we would never had considered it an option. Organized religion was firmly entrenched in opposition: social mores absolutely dictated burial.
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Formal Procedures with Cremation
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At Martin Oaks Cemetery and Crematory we get a number of questions about the formal terms that are involved in the cremation process – types of death, documents needed to complete a cremation, and specific requests that may be unusual.
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Exploring Prayers For The Dead
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As we have witnessed many times here at Martin Oaks, death is both a personal and communal event. As part of the committed community, most religious beliefs involve the reciting of prayers for the deceased. These prayers go back to time immemorial: they involve a number of different traditions/liturgies which vary greatly.
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