The First 24 Hours: A Step-by-Step Guide
Free At-Need Guide

The First 24 Hours: A Step-by-Step Guide

  • Provided by Garden of Memories Cemetery

This free guide, "The First 24 Hours: A Step-by-Step Guide," offers a compassionate roadmap to navigate the immediate aftermath of a loss.

Behind the Scenes: What Happens Inside a Crematory?
Cremation ARTICLE & Podcast

Behind the Scenes: What Happens Inside a Crematory?

  • Posted Friday, June 27, 2025 by Garden of Memories Cemetery

The cremation process involves verifying documents, placing the body in a cremation container, to the high-temperature reduction to bone fragments and the subsequent processing into ashes. The crematory staff is commited to dignity and compassion every step of the process.

Cultural Perspectives on Monuments and Markers: Honoring Traditions
Monuments ARTICLE

Cultural Perspectives on Monuments and Markers: Honoring Traditions

  • Posted Friday, June 27, 2025 by Garden of Memories Cemetery

Exploring these cultural perspectives can inspire meaningful and authentic memorials rooted in love, respect, and connection. 

Navigating Summer After Loss: Finding Moments of Peace in the Sunshine
Grief ARTICLE & Podcast

Navigating Summer After Loss: Finding Moments of Peace in the Sunshine

  • Posted Friday, June 27, 2025 by Garden of Memories Cemetery

Summer can bring mixed emotions during grief, with holidays and vacations being particularly challenging. 

A Place of Honor: Veteran Sections in Cemeteries
Cemetery ARTICLE

A Place of Honor: Veteran Sections in Cemeteries

  • Posted Friday, June 27, 2025 by Garden of Memories Cemetery

Veteran sections in cemeteries are dedicated spaces that honor those who have served in the military. These areas provide a final resting place that recognizes veterans' service and sacrifice. 

Honoring Dad on Father's Day: Meaningful Ways to Remember
Holiday ARTICLE & Podcast

Honoring Dad on Father's Day: Meaningful Ways to Remember

  • Posted Friday, June 27, 2025 by Garden of Memories Cemetery

Honoring a deceased father on Father's Day can involve creating special tributes at the gravesite, such as floral arrangements, personalized tributes like photos or letters, symbolic gestures, and engraved markers.