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5 main advantages of pre-planning
5 main advantages of pre-planning for yourself You assume financial responsibility of your own funeral When the unthinkable happens, the financial responsibility of your last rites now falls on...
Why make offerings of light?
Why make offerings of light? In its most basic context, the act of making an offering in Buddhist tradition enables one to practice generosity in giving, to express gratitude and respect, and to...
The Feng Shui principles behind Sheng Ji
The Feng Shui principles behind Sheng Ji For the benefit of the layperson, the metaphysical art of Feng Shui can basically be divided into two; namely Yin House Feng Shui and Yang House Feng Shui....
Ancestral Tablets
The significance of ancestral tablets Ancestor worship is a practice that occupies a supreme role in the religious and social life of Chinese society. Deeply rooted in the all-important virtue of...
The difference between columbarium and mausoleum
The difference between columbarium and mausoleum The words columbarium and mausoleum are sometimes used interchangeably but both terms actually refer to very distinct memorial structures. The...
Memorial options for cremations
Memorial options for cremations Upon cremation, the ashes or “cremains” are usually collected by the crematorium and returned to the family in an urn. At this stage, it is up to the bereft family to...
Columbaria and cremation niches
Columbaria and cremation niches A columbarium is a construct used for the storage or final resting place of cremated remains in cinerary urns. They can be free standing structures, or part of a...
Burial versus cremation
Burial versus cremation When referring to burial or cremation, this usually relates to the final stage of the funeral involving the disposition of remains. In burial, the remains are interred whole...
The Funeral
The Funeral Funerals tend to be very spiritual in nature and are generally dependent on the deceased’s cultural and religious background. The customs and practices may vary from place to place even...
Meeting the bereavement care provider
Meeting the bereavement care provider service representative or consultant Owing to the unpredictability of death, bereavement care providers are generally on call 24 hours a day all year round and...
What are bereavement care providers?
What are bereavement care providers? Bereavement care providers are generally professional establishments that engage in death care, burial preparation, funeral and memorialization of the deceased....
Nirvana Life Plans
Nirvana Life Plans Funeral planning is a complex and sensitive matter. Whether as a pre-plan or an immediate need, knowing where to begin and deciding what needs to be done can be daunting for many,...
Why is pre-planning important?
Why is pre-planning important? According to a general survey, there are three primary concerns among family breadwinners. Matters concerning their children’s future top the list. This is...
When is the best time to pre-plan?
When is the best time to pre-plan? The topic of death is a delicate one and it is understandable many are uncomfortable to discuss it. However, one should contemplate on this question: which...
Who should pre-plan?
Who should pre-plan? There are people in their 20’s and 30’s considering pre-planning, while there are people in their 40’s and 50’s who may think it’s too early to even think about it....