Recently, more young people are being called to the funeral profession as first-generation funeral directors. According to the American...
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People Choosing Memorial Forests Instead of Traditional Burial
A senior couple in West Australia opted out of a traditional burial and chose to have their cremated remains placed under a living...
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The Evolution of Presidential Funerals
Presidential funerals have seen the shift of being once private gatherings to national events. The funeral of George H.W. Bush...
San Francisco-Based Startup Launched Cremated Remains into Space
A San-Francisco-based startup launched the cremated remains of 100 people into space, including the ashes of military veterans, aerospace...
UK-Based Company Collects Artificial Limbs for Those in Need
A UK-based company called Legs4Africa collects artificial limbs for people in Africa who are in need of prosthetic limbs. About 30% of...
Are Mourning Families Obligated to Feed Their Guests?
Oftentimes, when families are grieving the death of a loved one, guests visit to comfort them. However, it's up for debate who is...
Many Mourners Scatter Their Loved One’s Remains in Unique Places
Many mourners want to scatter their loved one's ashes in unique and meaningful places, but there are rules that they need to follow. For...
Carpenters in Ghana Make Customized Caskets
In Ghana, carpenters are making customized caskets that represent the deceased's life. Examples include a giant chili pepper, a Mercedes...
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