By Gilbert Memorial Park October 9, 2025 0 comments

When a family member dies or when a person is planning their own funeral in advance, one of the first questions that will be asked is, “Do you want burial or cremation?” The burial or cremation question is a starting […]

By Gilbert Memorial Park September 4, 2025 0 comments

Cremation has been around for thousands of years. It is required by some faiths and forbidden by others. Governments, charged with protection of the public health and aesthetic of the community, have laws governing both cremation and burial practices.  One […]

By Gilbert Memorial Park August 7, 2025 0 comments

What happens when no one decides what to do with the six pounds of cremated remains that are left following the funeral or memorial service? You might be surprised at some of the unusual places where they show up.   […]

By Gilbert Memorial Park July 10, 2025 0 comments

Cremation, like electric cars and cell phones is here to stay. For some people cremation is part of their religious practice. For other people, cremation just feels right for them.  The big question is who should help you with your […]

By Gilbert Memorial Park July 6, 2023 0 comments

When a loved one is cremated, many opt for an urn to place their ashes in. But what’s the right thing to do with the urn? Does it need a permanent home? And what can you do to provide it […]