Cremation Through The Ages
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Early Cremation As early as 3000 B.C., cremation was the dominant disposition method of the peoples of Northern Europe and the Near East and quickly spread to the British Isles, Spain, Portugal, and Italy. The elaborate and culturally significant burial rituals of Ancient Greece included cremation as an expedient way to honor those who died in […]
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To Those that Serve
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Spending the Holidays away from family and loved ones seems unthinkable, and, yet, it is the reality for so many men and women who serve in the Armed Forces. In 2009, my husband Jared McDonald (Martin Oaks’ Operations Manager) and I celebrated Christmas on November 17th. We knew he would be leaving for Afghanistan any […]
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Grieving During The Holidays
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For many, the holiday season comes with a dose of sadness and longing for family members and loved ones gone before. The joy and brightness displayed everywhere we go can sometimes serve to deepen our melancholy. During these trying times, remember that “toughing it out” or “putting on a brave face” isn’t usually enough to […]
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