Why Life Stories


Why Do Descendants Want to Know What Their Ancestors' Life Were Like?

Why Do Descendants Want to Know What Their Ancestors' Life Were Like? There are several reasons why the lives of our ancestors are important to us: Identity and Belonging: Understanding our ancestors' lives can give us a stronger...

Posted on Mar 21, 2024

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How Loved Ones' Life Stories Can Help Others

How Loved Ones' Life Stories Can Help Others Have you ever wondered what your loved one's life story can teach you? How their experiences, challenges, and achievements can inspire you to live a more meaningful, hopeful, and fulfilling life? Well,...

Posted on Jan 17, 2024

cremation

Why Cremation?

Why Cremation? There are many reasons why people may prefer cremation over other options. Some of the most common benefits of cremation are: Cremation is more environmentally friendly than burial. Cremation does not require a casket, a grave, or a...

Posted on Dec 5, 2023

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How to write an obit

How to write an obit Writing an obit is a thoughtful way to honor the life of a loved one and share their story with others. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to write an obituary: 1. Gather Information: Start by collecting basic information about...

Posted on Nov 28, 2023

Scattered Remains

Scattered ashes location

Directions to Scattered Ashes Locations I love to visit cemeteries. It gives me a feeling of closeness to relatives and loved ones. Cemeteries are a place to sit and reflect on the lives of and the effect family members have had on us being who we...

Posted on Apr 30, 2021

Unrecovered Remains

Unrecovered remains - their location

Directions to an ancestor's unrecovered remains In the face of loss, the absence of a physical resting place for a loved one can be a profound source of grief. Yet, in the modern era, technology offers a semblance of presence and remembrance through...

Posted on Apr 30, 2021

Ancestors

Your ancestor - the person

Your ancestors should be more than a name and two dates! I grew up in an age when a kid's favorite activity was to sit in the back of a room full of relatives, listening to them recanting their life experiences. Their stories were funny and...

Posted on Apr 29, 2021