About Lin McLeod

Belinda McLeod has a degree in Secondary Education, specializing in English and Journalism. She began her career as a freelance writer in 2018 since a flexible schedule would allow her to help care for an aging parent. Since then, Belinda has specialized in writing for the funeral industry. Belinda has written for Cake, a funeral-planning website, nursing homes, mausoleum companies, cremation companies, and funeral homes.
Jul 2, 2024

Veteran Cremation Benefits: What Costs & Services Are Covered?

2025-07-14T15:18:23+00:00

If you are a service member or veteran or a family member of someone who served, you might wonder about veteran cremation benefits. Here’s what you need to know about U.S. Veterans funeral benefits, including the costs and covered services. 

Veteran Cremation Benefits: What Costs & Services Are Covered?2025-07-14T15:18:23+00:00
Apr 4, 2024

Cremation Preplanning Explained: What You Need to Know

2025-07-14T15:18:23+00:00

What is cremation preplanning? You may have heard of an aging family member scheduling an appointment with a local funeral director to pay and plan for their own traditional funeral. 

However, you may not know that you can pre-plan for your own end-of-life – no matter the method of final disposition.

Here’s what you need to know about cremation preplanning.

Cremation Preplanning Explained: What You Need to Know2025-07-14T15:18:23+00:00
Feb 26, 2024

Traditional Funeral vs. Cremation: The Decision-Making Process

2025-07-14T15:18:23+00:00

Choosing between a traditional funeral and cremation can be a deeply personal decision influenced by various factors, including cultural, religious, financial, and personal preferences. Here’s a breakdown of considerations that might guide this decision-making process when planning your loved one’s funeral service.

Traditional Funeral vs. Cremation: The Decision-Making Process2025-07-14T15:18:23+00:00
Feb 26, 2024

Step-by-Step End-of-Life Planning: The Only Checklist You Need

2025-07-14T15:18:23+00:00

As you search online for an end-of-life planning checklist, you may become overwhelmed by all there is to do. Therefore, we advise you to divide your end-of-life plan into three different categories, focusing on your financial life, medical choices, and funeral arrangements. Breaking up your end-of-life planning into these three parts will make things easier for you to complete. 

Step-by-Step End-of-Life Planning: The Only Checklist You Need2025-07-14T15:18:23+00:00
Dec 11, 2023

Hindu Beliefs on Death and Cremation: A Cultural Perspective

2025-07-14T15:18:23+00:00

If you have never been to a Hindu funeral, you may know little about Hindu cremation and end-of-life beliefs. Here’s some general information about Hindu death rituals and beliefs. However, it’s important that you understand that there are several sects, so Hindu funeral rites may depend on the region and other factors.

Hindu Beliefs on Death and Cremation: A Cultural Perspective2025-07-14T15:18:23+00:00
Nov 13, 2023

Unique Ideas for Turning Cremains into Jewelry

2025-07-14T15:18:24+00:00

We know this headline may shock some of you who weren’t aware that cremation jewelry was even a thing. However, one way to memorialize your dad, grandmother, or beloved dog is to create a piece of memorial jewelry using their cremains. Keep reading to learn how to turn cremains into jewelry.

Unique Ideas for Turning Cremains into Jewelry2025-07-14T15:18:24+00:00
Oct 30, 2023

Cremation Practices Around the World: Rituals & Ceremonies

2025-07-14T15:18:24+00:00

Cremation practices around the world vary widely due to cultural and religious differences. Here are some examples of funeral rituals in different regions of our country and world. From the New Orleans jazz funeral tradition to the Tibetan Buddhist sky burial, people have found different ways to complete the sacred duty of caring for their deceased loved one’s bodies.

Cremation Practices Around the World: Rituals & Ceremonies2025-07-14T15:18:24+00:00