The annual National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Cremation & Burial report has been released, and the data forecasts that the cremation rate is rising faster than originally predicted. The cremation rate was originally predicted to reach 75% by 2035, now it appears the cremation rate is more likely to reach 80% by 2035.  This forecast…

The death of a spouse is one of life’s most devastating times and is listed as the #1 cause of stress. In fact, studies from the Journals of Gerontology show that widows and widowers have a 30% risk of death within the first six months of their spouse’s death. The first year becomes the months…

Over 50% of families are now choosing cremation for their funeral needs.   A major reason for this is that cremation is way cheaper than a traditional burial.  It is also a lot more flexible and can facilitate an immediate disposition of the deceased without the immediate need for a funeral service. This short guide aims…

The death of your spouse is an incredibly painful and trying time, and it can be made even more complicated and stressful by the many final arrangements you must make immediately following their death. It’s important to do everything you can to separate your grief from the responsibilities you face, in order to avoid family…

DFS Memorials now has an affordable cremation provider serving Connecticut.  All State Cremation & Funeral Care can help you arrange the lowest cost cremation services in the state of Connecticut.  A complete direct cremation is available for $1,400. Peter and his team are available to assist you at your time of need.  Call (203) 864-6010 with…

More families are opting to deliver their own memorial services, especially as the trend for direct cremation increases.  It can be a much more personal memorialization when the family and friends of the deceased prepare and deliver a eulogy at a funeral or memorial service. The idea of a somber traditional funeral is slowly being…