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  With the rising number of cremations in recent years comes a wide range of options for storing cremated remains and memorializing deceased loved ones,Cremation jewelry is quickly becoming a favorite choice of survivors. Our cremation / memorial pendants have the style and flair of designer pieces. Cremation / Memorial Pendants allows you a wonderful option of remembering a loved in a way that suits your taste and style. Cremation jewelry pendants and now bracelets—there are many options you can choose from as cremation memorials. All can hold a loving secret inside. or any other remembrance that gives you peace and comfort. The...

 National Donate Life Month (NDLM) was instituted by Donate Life America and its partnering organizations in 2003.  Celebrated in April each year, NDLM features an entire month of local, regional and national activities to help encourage Americans to register as organ, eye and tissue donors and to celebrate those that have saved lives through the gift of donation.  Currently more than 115,000 men, women and children are awaiting organ transplants to save their lives. Thousands more are in need of tissue and cornea transplants to restore their mobility and sight. Register to be an organ, eye and tissue donor today and provide hope to...

   visit us at both 875 International Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Association Annual Convention & Exposition April 10-13, 2013 Tampa Convention Center & Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina Tampa, FL EXPO HOURS Wednesday, April 10 4 to 7 p.m. (includes Grand Opening Reception and the First Timers Reception with open bar and heavy hors d’oeuvres) Thursday, April 11 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. (includes lunch and IMSA happy hour) Friday, April 12 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (includes lunch) PROGRAM   WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 Green Burial Council Board Meeting and Open House Wednesday, April 10, from 2 to 4 p.m. PLPA Reception Wednesday, April 10, 3...

  Tissue Donation Donated tissues such as skin, bone and heart valves can dramatically improve the quality of life for recipients, and even save lives. In case of tissue donation, for which most deceased persons can be potential donors, the local tissue recovery organization receives a referral from a hospital, medical examiner or funeral home notifying them that an individual has died. An initial determination of donor eligibility is made based on basic criteria and available information (i.e., age, cause of death, immediate evidence of infection, etc.). If it is determined that the deceased individual is a candidate for donation,...

  About Eye Donation Corneal blindness results from injury or eye disease. It is often correctable with a corneal transplant. Corneal transplantation, other eye surgeries, and eye research can take place only if someone gives the precious Gift of Sight. Take a moment to consider eye donation and discuss your wishes with your family. If you wish to become an eye donor, sign up on the Donate Life Georgia Registry. Those not on the registry leave the decision to donate to their family. Even if you wear glasses or contact lenses, or have glaucoma or cataracts, your eye donation can still...