by Renaissance Funeral Home | Jan 31, 2022 | Cremation, Green Burial, Traditional Burial
If you’re wondering about how to plan for end-of-life, your options are many and varied. Traditional burial is no longer the only way to go out. Religious and cultural prohibitions against cremation are subsiding, and many see cremation as a more cost-effective and...
by Renaissance Funeral Home | Nov 30, 2021 | Funeral Prep, Green Burial, PrePlan, Traditional Burial
Historic Oakwood cemetery in the middle of Raleigh, North Carolina is uniquely situated amid rolling hills and valleys with an abundance of gracefully swaying trees. In the fall, the colorful leaves give the entire area a majestic beauty. As you walk through the...
by Renaissance Funeral Home | Feb 12, 2021 | Green Burial, Podcast
Anne Weston from The Green Burial Project Explains Green Burial Green burial is a respectful disposition of the dead without undue burden on the living. It allows nature to take care of us like it has for thousands and thousands of years. For some, it can be a part...
by Renaissance Funeral Home | Nov 28, 2020 | Green Burial
As it becomes more normal to limit our carbon footprint and use care with toxic chemicals, the funeral business is also adapting. Many are going back to what was considered normal before the embalming process came into the picture. Those who plan for a funeral often...