Vet’s Benefits Help Families Celebrate Their Service
Families of veterans may not be aware of the many benefits due to them to honor their loved one’s service to the country after they pass away. These benefits can help defray the cost of arrangements as well as give special meaning to their service, even if they served...
Pacific Northwest Embracing Dia de los Muertos
Among the usual pumpkins, ghosts and goblins on neighborhood porches in celebration of Halloween, you may have seen a growing number of Dia de los Muertos-themed decorations and traditions popping up -- altars to relatives who have passed away, brightly-colored, folk...
Understanding the Difference Between Palliative and Hospice Care
Learning the difference between palliative care and hospice can be confusing, since both are centered on giving the patient comfort for their symptoms. But palliative care and hospice care, though related, are not the same. Comfort for Symptoms According to the...
Why Washington is an Exciting New Market for Solace
Seattle has long been a trend-setting city. The home of Boeing, Microsoft, Starbucks and Amazon, the Emerald City is often on the cutting edge of social trends and inventions. From evaporated milk to the CD, the city has an impressive list of “firsts.” The Seattle...
Who is the Next of Kin?
The next of kin is a deceased person’s closest living relative over the age of 18. A surviving spouse or domestic partner is the first to be defined as next of kin, followed by the deceased’s children. The next of kin has the legal ability to authorize cremation or burial.
Meet Malisa Riceci, Solace Cremation’s Funeral Director
Get to know Solace’s funeral director Malisa Riceci. For over 15 years, Malisa has been providing compassionate care to Portland area families in their time of need.
Is Cremation More Affordable than Burial?
The most affordable method of disposition is direct cremation, which takes place in the days following the death without a traditional funeral service beforehand.
How to Thank Your Hospice Care Provider
Hospice workers offer exemplary care to patients and their families by lessening the burden on families and putting the patient first. Here’s how to show them some appreciation for their hard work and the compassion that they provide.
What Does Solace’s Direct Cremation Service Include?
Solace’s direct cremation service and price is different from other funeral homes because it includes everything someone would want or need from a direct cremation service for one all-inclusive price.
Why Inclusive Pricing Matters for Cost of Cremation
Most people find out the real cost of cremation at the absolute worst time—when a loved one has died and they’re in the midst of their own grief. It’s a time when regular life can feel turned upside down. You navigate a process that may be completely new. We know...
How Different Religions View Cremation
While cremation is widely accepted, there are some religions that prohibit the practice and prefer burial or traditional funeral services. Others see cremation services as acceptable but have specific guidelines to be followed.
What Should I Know About Social Security Benefits?
We often receive questions about Social Security benefits – whether families are eligible to receive benefits or how to return benefits that were received. Solace always notifies social security when someone has passed away.
6 Things to Know About Hospice Care
If your loved one has a late-stage illness, including Alzheimers and Dementia, they may be asked about beginning hospice care. Hospice care provides a holistic level of care that includes medical, emotional, spiritual and grief support for both a patient and their families.
How to Hold a Home Viewing Before Cremation or Burial
In Oregon, home funerals and home viewings before burial or cremation services are both legal and safe. The number of people embracing Do-It-Yourself funerals is growing. Home funerals can save money and also create bonding opportunities for people and their loved ones.
How to Help a Grieving Friend
When a friend is grieving, it’s hard to know the right things to say or do. Sometimes you may not want to talk about it at all with them to avoid saying the wrong thing. Even small acts in empathy, comfort and support go a long way in helping someone who is grieving.
What is a Celebration of Life?
Celebrations of life can incorporate religious or cultural customs or family traditions. Celebrations may involve music and performance, readings and the sharing of memories. They can take place anywhere – a special restaurant, a park or place or worship.
How to Talk to Your Parents About Death
Having a conversation when your parents are still in good health and in control of their decisions can be an empowering and therapeutic experience. When we talk to our parents about after-life plans, we can honor their wishes after they pass.
6 Questions to Ask Your Loved One About After-Life Planning
It’s not easy to talk to loved ones about making an after-life plan. When you’re ready to have “the talk,” create an outline with your goals and what you plan to ask. Here are 6 questions to kick off your conversation.
What is Direct Cremation?
Direct cremation means the body of your loved one is cremated in the days immediately following the death, without a funeral service beforehand. Read to learn more about the cremation process.
6 Things To Do When My Loved One Dies
If you know your loved one may pass soon, it helps to be prepared and have a plan of action to take when the time comes. Here are some important things to do when a loved one dies.
What is a Death Certificate?
A death certificate is a legal document that creates a demographic snapshot of your loved one when they leave this world. Death certificates include statistics and medical information pertaining to your loved one, including whether they were cremated or buried.