When you’re attending a cremation or memorial service, do you often find you’re at a loss for words? You’re not alone. Many people can’t seem to find the right thing to say to a friend or family member who has just lost a dear loved one. Of course, we all want to express our heartfelt condolences to the widow, widower...
Read More4 Reasons Cremation is Skyrocketing in Popularity with Americans
Happy Birthday, America! On the 4th of July, we celebrate everything that’s truly American: apple pie, fireworks, baseball…and cremation! As it turns out, cremation has become more popular than ever in the U.S. Back in 1958, only one in every 28 Americans were cremated. Today, the number of Americans choosing cremation has skyrocketed to more than 43%! Some folks estimate...
Read More4 Important Reasons to Hold a Memorial Service
Over the years, hundreds of families have visited our Georgia Cremation Center to arrange a cremation for themselves or a loved one. Before they came to see us, many of these folks didn’t realize you can hold a memorial service with cremation. Just like with a traditional burial, families can choose to hold a memorial service before or after the...
Read MorePreserve Your Loved One’s Legacy Before Cremation with DNA Memorial
At Georgia Cremation, we’re always searching for creative and meaningful ways for families to keep their loved one’s memory alive after cremation. In an effort to continually offer the most cutting-edge memorial options, we are proud to announce that we have partnered with DNA Memorial! DNA Memorial allows your preserve your loved one’s legacy by collecting and banking their DNA....
Read MoreCremation Jewelry: Remember Your Loved One with a Little Bling
If your loved one was a real gem, why not honor their vibrant life with a beautiful piece of jewelry? Here at Georgia Cremation, we’re seeing more and more families do just that. These custom-made rings, pendants, bracelets and other cremation jewelry allow survivors to keep the memory of their loved one alive and near them always. These days, there’s...
Read More5 Ways to Customize a Cremation Service
Here at Georgia Cremation, we’ve proudly served countless families throughout the Atlanta area. Over the years, we’ve discovered that many families choosing cremation don’t realize they can hold a memorial service. Not only is it possible to arrange a memorial service before or after the cremation of your loved one, but we strongly encourage families to do so! A memorial...
Read More6 Advantages of Online Obituaries
At Georgia Cremation, we handle all aspects of cremation… including obituaries. An obituary is a notice of death that includes a brief summary of the person’s life along with a list of surviving family members and a mention of funeral arrangements. In the past, obituaries were typically published in the family’s local newspaper. However, since the advent of the Internet,...
Read MoreCremation Memorials can be Out of this World!
When it comes to post-cremation memorial options, we at Georgia Cremation like to say the sky is the limit. But that’s not exactly true. With space memorials, some families are sending their loved ones’ cremains beyond Earth’s atmosphere and completely out of this world! If your loved one was an avid star-gazer, an astronomy whiz or a space travel enthusiast,...
Read MoreVeterans: It’s an Honor to Serve You
Here at Georgia Cremation, we have the utmost respect and appreciation for our nation’s veterans. We feel that saying “thank you” is simply not enough to show our gratitude for your courageous, selfless service. That’s why we go above and beyond to honor veterans with dignified yet simple cremation services. Understand Your Benefits Because you courageously served our nation, we...
Read More5 Ways We’re Keeping Cremation Simple
Here at Georgia Cremation, we’re all about keeping cremations simple. If you’ve ever said, “I don’t want a big, elaborate funeral,” or “I just want something simple,” Georgia Cremation is right choice for you. Simple services is what we’re is all about. Here are five ways we’re K.I.S.S. (Keepin’ It Simple, Sweetie): 1. We offer services designed for a modern...
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