Funeral directors have seen people store their loved ones' ashes in vessels such as beer steins, cookie jars, and even a Chanel shoebox!...
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Community Participates in Obituary Writing Workshop
In the workshop, participants are educated about the history of obituaries and then given time to write their own. To read the full...
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One-Of-A-Kind Man Gets One-Of-A-Kind Funeral
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Electric Hearse Creates Greener Funerals in the UK
Sixteen funeral homes in the UK offer an eco-friendly electric Nissan hearse to families who want greener funerals. One of the key...
You Can Scatter Your Ashes in a California Redwood Forest
For those who want a more green end-of-life arrangement, a company called Better Place Forests lets you scatter your ashes in certain...
What Happens to the Tributes Left at the 9/11 Memorial
Every day, people leave little tributes at the 9/11 memorial to honor the lives lost. Items can include notes, photos, flowers, and more...
How Flying with Cremated Ashes Can be Complicated
Though it's legal to fly with your loved one's ashes, safely transporting them can be more complicated than you think. To read the full...
Caitlin Doughty’s New Book Discusses Taboo Death Topics
In Funeral Director Caitlin Doughty's new book Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs?, she discusses some taboo topics surrounding death. To read...
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