LifeGem

Death isn't cheap: According to recent studies, the average cost of a traditional funeral is almost $8,000. So in America, internment usually comes down to a choice between an expensive burial and a less costly cremation. But there are other options that you might not have considered.

A few months ago, I wrote a series of posts on budget funerals, noting that options such as cremation, natural funerals and burial at sea could save a grieving family a lot of money. At the time, my main interest was showing that there are options outside the realm of expensive, traditional...

For those who want something special to commemorate the passing of a loved one, I commend your attention to a new option for that urn full of ashes. Other than using them on icy sidewalks, that is, as a funeral home in England did recently. LifeGem, promises to take your loved one's ashes (which...