Posts by Phil Hawes

The term Green Burial is something that we are hearing more and more these days.  With people being more conscious about the environment and how they spend their hard-earned money, a green...

So the grieving has begun after another person has been called to rest. This will be the last time you or anybody else sees the face of the recently deceased. Making the right decision about what the...

There's a lot to think about when you have to deal with a funeral. Whether you can put a headstone on a grave or not isn't something you should have to worry about. This can be more complex than...

Coffins are one of the most expensive funeral costs and opting to rent one can save major money. Renting houses, cars, tuxes and even dresses seems commonplace but many people step back at the idea...

The New Zealanders have started a new tradition of DIY coffins. This idea was born out of the desire to have a fully customized coffin themed for the founder of the Kiwi Coffin Club, Katie Williams....

We all have disagreements with our family members. These can be compounded and are harder to deal with when a major tragedy like death and planning a funeral is involved.  Dealing with these...