The Heritage Sentinel: Stories and Information
Memorialize After Cremation
Would you consider commingling your ashes with that of a departed loved one? Times change, and along with it, customs. Traditional burial has long been the norm in the Philippines. In modern times, however, factors like costs, logistics, and practicality are now...
What Goes Into A Funeral Package, And How To Choose One
Pasiyam
Pasiyam: What is it and why do we practice it? Someone once said that absence is presence. An apt phrase that is the epitome of mourning. In the Philippines, we have quite a few traditions to honor the deceased. If you’ve been to a burial, chances are you’re vaguely...
Virtual Funerals
Why Virtual Funerals Bring Us Closer Than Ever The solemn act of remembering Funerals have always been about venerating the recently deceased. It is a tradition that aims to encapsulate the memories, emotions, and milestones of the dearly departed. Attendees are the...
Why invest in memorial plot
A memorial lot can actually be a real estate investment. Here’s why. We always hear good things about investing in real estate and property. But what about investing in something like memorial plots? Though it might be a sensitive topic to discuss, we...
Things you may want consider if planning a memorial service in advance
Pre-planning for a funeral service can feel overwhelming, awkward, or even morbid. Not everyone likes to talk about death with their loved ones. But since death is inevitable, it is one of the most important things one should know, so it can be less of a burden when...
What Can You Do with The Ashes of your Loved Ones?
Traditional burial services are relatively more expensive than cremation. Some people opt the latter option solely for this reason. Others, meanwhile, choose it for a simpler and swifter funeral process. In foreign lands like Japan and Europe, cremation has become...
Things to consider when choosing a casket
A casket or kabaong is more than just a display case. It could never be “just” a casket because it reflects how those who were left behind regard and honor the person who has passed. As such, choosing a casket for a deceased loved one could be extra challenging since...
Choosing between Cremation and Burial
Cremation has become popular among Filipinos because of its affordability compared to the traditional burial, especially in the past few years. However, we know that there are other considerations that we have to factor in aside from cost. The choice between burial...
Filipino Beliefs You Should Respect When Attending Wakes
Traditional burial services are relatively more expensive than cremation. Some people opt the latter option solely for this reason. Others, meanwhile, choose it for a simpler and swifter funeral process. In foreign lands like Japan and Europe, cremation has become...