Ever since Thailand's 84 year old Princess Galyani Vadhana passed away on January 2nd, artists and technicians have been busy over the past 10 months readying Princess' chariot for her final ride. Some fast facts on this ancient rig. Weighs in at 14 tons. Compare to a cargo van 2.5 tons. Pulled by 228 soldiers. Seems like horse power would be better, but none of the ancient chariots have Hemis. The chariot will carry the Princess on a long procession around the heart of Bangkok, using … [Read more...] about Your Chariot Awaits
Memorial Service Ideas
Deena on Funeral Education
Our continuing interview with Deena Pulaski of Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory in La Porte, Indiana. Deena says education of her client families has been a big aspect of the business. "We see more price shoppers now, many families are not aware of the options available, and it's our job to educate them. They don't realize that with cremation, they can have a viewing and visitation, and will often choose that type of service when offered." Trends: Many families are opting to keep the … [Read more...] about Deena on Funeral Education
Meet Deena Pulaski
As part of our ongoing "Women in Funeral Service" series, I recently had the pleasure to visit with Deena Pulaski. Deena and her husband, Casmir, just celebrated their two year anniversary at their new funeral home, Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory in LaPorte, Indiana. "We always knew that we'd own a funeral home, but imagined that we'd purchase an existing business, and it would be later than sooner." said Deena Deena was gracious enough to discuss take time out of her busy schedule to … [Read more...] about Meet Deena Pulaski
Circle of Life
Jewelry Trunk Show
Today's jewelry show features more mourning jewelry from the Victorian age. Plaited hair woven into the eternity/infinity symbol..serpent style! These styles are a lost art and are very collectible. Recently I talked with a funeral director in Ohio who collects the hair art. She wondered if the community come out for an exhibit on Memento Mori....at the funeral home? And then we have the modern designs of cremation jewelry that blend the ancient symbols of circles, wings and … [Read more...] about Jewelry Trunk Show