Throwback Thursday Cremation Edition: Did You Know? Lawrence F. Moore
Lawrence F. Moore, pictured above, was the long-time president and operator of the Chapel of the Chimes in California and was the most adamant cremationist of his time. He was...
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Throwback Thursday Cremation Edition: Cremationist Quotes
“There is one thought I hope that I can impress most deeply on all crematory men – cremation is not the end – cremation alone is not complete, but is...
Throwback Thursday Cremation Edition: The Lowering Device
The early crematories in the country generally had a catafalque or bier upon which the casket was placed when it arrived at the crematory. Because committal services usually...
Throwback Thursday: Modern Cinerary Urns
"Modern Cremation Urns" as seen in the Fresh Pond Crematory, Long Island, New York, in 1896.
Throwback Thursday: Cremation Edition – CANA sets the Capacity Standard
In 1985, the Cremation Association of North America conducted an urn-capacity study, the results of which suggested that the average volume of cremated remains for an adult was 200...
How Do You Feel About Being Turned Into Compost When You Die?
Do you really love your city? Now you can consider returning to it when you die, rather than contributing to the massive footprint of the $11 billion funeral...
Throwback Thursday: Cremation Edition – The CAA Badge
When the Cremation Association of America was founded in 1913, members received a unique badge with a medallion depicting a torch encircled by the Association's name. Above was a...