(CNYCentral.com) In mid-April, two refrigerator trucks arrived near the crematorium at Woodlawn Cemetery in Syracuse. They are owned by the New York State Office of Emergency Management and are typically stored at the State Fairgrounds. Moving them to the Crematorium at Woodlawn was a move that speaks to a level of pandemic preparedness few have […]
If you’re pre-planning funeral and cemetery arrangements or grieving the recent loss of a loved one, the mausoleum option for remembrance is worth consideration for several reasons. Just what is a mausoleum? It’s an above-ground collection of spaces called crypts, where bodies are entombed. These free-standing structures are constructed from ultra-durable materials like marble and […]
Woodlawn Cemetery is honored to be a participating cemetery for the first time this year in WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA. Wreaths Across America is a national program that started in 1992 by Morrill Worcester, owner of Worcester Wreath Company in Maine. Mr. Worcester found himself with more wreaths than he needed and looked for a way […]
Death is a difficult and uncomfortable topic. So, how do you talk about pre-planning funeral and cemetery arrangements with someone? Here are some tips.
The time has come to choose the final resting place for a loved one or to handle some pre-planning for your own arrangements. It can be an overwhelming and emotional process, especially if you’re not sure where to begin. Think of cemetery decisions like those you would consider when buying a new home. Similar to […]
As its popularity of cremation continues to rise in the United States, so do the number of options for memorialization. As of 2023, a little more than two thirds of families were opting for cremation with that number expected to rise to roughly 80 percent by 2045, according to the National Funeral Directors Association. For […]
Dealing with loss can be challenging. On top of the emotional stress, many struggles with the financial weight of arranging funeral and burial services can make the process even harder to cope with. There are many reasons people choose to be cremated, including both religious and environmental factors in addition to a lower cost. But, […]
It can be difficult to talk about, but pre-planning final arrangements is also one of the best things you can do for your family. Like other major life plans such as weddings and retirements, final arrangements come with a cost. And like those other milestones, planning ahead comes with many benefits. By planning your funeral […]
Pre-planning funeral and cemetery arrangements isn’t something people like to think about, but it’s important. Find out when the right time to pre-plan.
It’s not comfortable to talk about or think about, but there are major advantages to pre-planning for both funeral plans and cemetery arrangements.