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Religious Perspectives On Cremation

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The practice of cremation is becoming more common in North America. Although some religions forbid cremation, others have accepted the concept and today refer to cremation in their canon. Various religious denominations are adapting to these changes and integrating the practice into their funeral services. Some eastern religions have been cremating their dead for

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How Beautiful Columbaria & Landscapes Can Bring Families Back to the Cemetery

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Setting the Stage: How Beautiful Columbaria & Landscapes Can Bring Families Back to the Cemetery By Susan Johnstone When I was a young girl I always marvelled at my mother’s fascination with cemeteries. We would be on holidays somewhere in the middle of nowhere and if an opportunity presented itself she would steal away from

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How to Improve the Appeal of the Bottom Tier Niches

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Redesigning The Ground Floor Planning a new feature columbarium for Sarnia Ontario’s Lakeview Cemetery required some "thinking outside the box". Inspired by Manager Kelly O’Connor’s idea to solve an age-old problem by turning the lowest row (the hardest niches to sell) into a more valuable offering, Architect Rob Hilton and Sunset Memorial & Stone collaborated