Forest Park Southwest

08/07/2023

Entire books have been written about the language of flowers. Throughout the ages and around the world, different types of flowers have been assigned certain sentiments. The kinds you choose for a funeral floral arrangement can carry subtle meanings, and those meanings can vary from culture to culture.

Want to know the meaning of each type of flower? Look through our helpful guide for tips on which flowers to order. Learn more today!

08/06/2023

When it comes to planning your loved one’s funeral service, we cater to your every need—right down to the catering. It’s just one more way we offer service beyond expectation. https://bit.ly/3MccaBj

08/05/2023

The days after losing a loved one can be hard. Financial surprises can make them even harder. Here's what to know about a matter that catches many families off guard.

Families with prepaid cemetery property are often surprised by opening and closing fees, also called cemetery professional service fees. Here's how to avoid being caught off guard by unexpected burial expenses.

08/04/2023

Funerals are not unique to humans. Elephants, dolphins, chimpanzees, crows and other animals have been discovered demonstrating ritualistic mourning behaviors.

08/03/2023

Social connections may help protect health and lengthen life. Scientists are finding that our link to others can have powerful effects on our health. Whether with family, friends, neighbors, romantic partners or others, social connections can influence our biology and well-being. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3tHaSaR

08/02/2023

Extending back to ancient times, the funeral procession allows friends and family to accompany their loved one to the loved one's final resting place or crematory. What should you do if you're part of a funeral procession?

Across different faiths and cultures, the funeral procession is a common tradition. What should you do if you're part of a funeral procession? Brush up on etiquette.

08/01/2023

What makes a Dignity Memorial provider different? They offer unique benefits like Relocation Protection, Lifetime Flexibility, Purchase Protection, Family First Cost Coverage and more. Call us now to learn more. https://bit.ly/3O5D4MQ

07/31/2023

07/30/2023

Those who choose Celestis Memorial Spaceflight know that their loved ones have fulfilled a dream to go where few have gone before in the company of others who shared their fascination with space, their love of the cosmos or their desire to leave this world boundless.

Since 1994, Celestis Memorial Spaceflight has launched ashes into space. Dignity Memorial began offering this unique service for space lovers and adventurers to families a few years ago. It's a remarkable way to celebrate a life.

07/29/2023

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07/28/2023

The cottage where Ulysses S. Grant passed away has remained largely untouched since his passing. There you will find his memorial flowers, drained of color, but mostly intact. https://bit.ly/3oT9ToR

07/27/2023

An Orange County cemetery might not seem like a place to discover new life, but Fairhaven Memorial Park in Santa Ana is full of lively wild plants, birds and animals. Today, Fairhaven is home to over 70 different species of trees along with hundreds of species of birds — so many that on the second Saturday of every month, Alvarez and naturalist Joel Robinson of Naturalist-for-You lead a nature walk through the Santa Ana cemetery.

Fairhaven's joint-venture with Naturalist-for-You guides hikers through the memorial park's 75 different species of trees and the birds they attract.