Cremation Society of New Hampshire

Cremation outpaces traditional burial in the United States. As more people choose cremation when end-of-life planning, questions arise about the process and planning. That’s why we created this new guide, Everything You Wanted to Know About Cremation (But Were Afraid to Ask). Chapters include: - An explanation of cremation and cremation terms - Facts about cremation - The importance and benefits of cremation planning - How a cremation society works - Why families choose to witness the cremation of a loved one - Cremated remains options - Reducing cremation’s carbon footprint Download our guide.

Planning for a Loved One In cases where someone’s passing is approaching, whether that be months, weeks or even days, there are good reasons to plan ahead. It’s hard when someone you love is nearing the end of their life. However, planning ahead can help ease some of the difficulties and make the process a little less stressful. Often, when a person is aware that their death is imminent, they will be more open to discussing arrangements and be more willing to share their desires for their end-of-life services. This can be comforting, even healing to the people who are preparing for the loss of someone they love. While it may not be what you would call an easy conversation, it is a conversation well worth having. Learn more.

NH and VT Cremation Rate in 2024 New Hampshire and Vermont have emerged as leaders in the nation when it comes to cremation rates. Nationally, cremation has been steadily increasing in popularity, but these two states are noticeably ahead of the curve. According to recent data, the cremation rate in New Hampshire stands at approximately 78.9%, while Vermont is around 76.9%. This is significantly above the national average, which hovers at 60%. These figures highlight a significant shift in preferences within these states. What drives this preference?

How to retire a flag The sun, wind and rain takes its toll on flags no matter the material, which leaves some people wondering, how to retire an American flag? At the Cremation Society, we’ve made it easy. Simply bring your retired American flag to one of our locations at 243 Hanover St. in Manchester or 172 King St. in Boscawen. At both locations, you will find a mailbox with a red, white, and blue flag wrap to make it easy to recognize. Learn more.

There are many misconceptions about hospice care (and palliative care), so we thought it was a great time to update an existing hospice resource with fresh information from some of New Hampshire and Vermont’s professional hospice organizations. In this comprehensive guide, find information about hospice care, such as: - When to contact hospice (Answer: Now!) - Differences between hospice care and palliative care - Services for veterans - Hospice care with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease - Directives and medical intervention - How hospice care serves all members of the family Download Now

Have the Talk of a Lifetime It is never too early to have the “Talk of a Lifetime.” Planning ahead and making your wishes known for your final arrangements is a compassionate, loving gesture to your family and ensures that, upon your passing, your final wishes are carried out the way you want them to be. By taking the time to talk with your family and loved ones about what you want, you are giving them the gift of peace of mind that when you pass they won’t have to guess or wonder what you want. They will know because you have already laid it all out for them. Losing someone is an emotionally taxing experience. Most people are not thinking clearly during this stressful time; when they must make decisions about what they think you would have wanted it adds to the stress of the situation. When they aren’t certain what your wishes are, they may always wonder if they did the right thing, if you truly would have wanted the services to be the way they chose. That is a heartbreaking place to be, but you can prevent it. Taking the time to talk about your end-of-life decisions, even though it may be uncomfortable, will bring peace and comfort in the long run. Having the “Talk of a Lifetime” is one of the most loving gifts you can give your family.

Avoid Cremation Inflation: Inflation costs continue to negatively affect Americans and their spending power. Rising expenses affects all industries including the death care industry. That’s why we created a downloadable report, Avoid Cremation Inflation. Download here.

It is never too early to have the “Talk of a Lifetime.” Planning ahead and making your wishes known for your final arrangements is a compassionate, loving gesture to your family and ensures that, upon your passing, your final wishes are carried out the way you want them to be. By taking the time to talk with your family and loved ones about what you want, you are giving them the gift of peace of mind that when you pass they won’t have to guess or wonder what you want. They will know because you have already laid it all out for them. Learn more. https://lnkd.in/dVaTNHn7

What happens if you can’t afford cremation The growing demand for assistance with cremation and funeral costs for NH and VT residents prompted the creation of the Phaneuf Family Foundation, a nonprofit with the primary mission of providing funds for some or all costs of a cremation or funeral. Learn more.

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