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Grief that comes with losing a loved one is surprising and inescapable. Death and mourning, although universal, are treated differently across the world. Looking at other cultures’ mourning traditions may bring solace to you. Hindu traditions While death may not carry the same finality for Hindu people due to their belief in reincarnation, mourning isRead more

The nonprofit Phaneuf Family Foundation awarded its 2022 scholarship to Kora Michaud, a mortuary student from Concord attending FINE Mortuary College in Massachusetts. “Kora demonstrates the skills, presence of mind and compassion for a wonderful funeral director,” said Arthur O. “Buddy” Phaneuf, president of the Cremation Society. Phaneuf also serves as a trustee and chairmanRead more

At the Cremation Society, we believe funeral homes should voluntarily post prices online to make things easier for families during a difficult time. We’ve posted funeral and cremation costs on our website for over 20 years. And soon, U.S. funeral homes may be forced to post  pricing online. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) visited nearlyRead more

For the second year in a row, the Cremation Society of New Hampshire received a Great Place to Work certification for 2022 based on feedback from employees. The Cremation Society’s team ranks the funeral home 43% higher than average companies are rated, according to a U.S. National Employee Engagement Study. The Cremation Society employees rankedRead more

The Phaneuf Family Foundation launched in fall 2019 to provide funds for New Hampshire and Vermont residents who can’t afford the full cost of a funeral. After two full years of the foundation’s operation, here are some performance highlights: In 2020, the foundation was able to grant 41% of the requests it received; in 2021,Read more