California governor reflects on his own death as he passes right-to-die law
Article originally appeared on The Verge "ABx2 15 is not an ordinary bill because it deals with life and death" California Governor Jerry Brown just signed a bill...
Why Do Hearses Have S-Shaped Scrolls Where the Back Windows Should Be?
Article originally appeared on Mental Floss Those diagonal irons on the rear quarter panel of hearses are called “landau bars.” They are purely decorative today, but they once served...
Lacy Robinson Joins Staff of the National Funeral Directors Association
Brookfield, Wis. – The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) today announced that Lacy Robinson, CFSP, has accepted the newly-created position of director of member development. Her start date is October 12,...
Qeepr Launches Mobile Memorial and Wayfinding App
Qeepr Mobile App launches, providing users access to online memorials and cemetery and mausoleum directions. Montreal, Canada –September 21, 2015 - Social memorial platform, Qeepr, officially launched a...
S.C. Pastor Braves Floodwaters to Save Casket for Grieving Family
Article originally appeared on NBC Washington A pastor defied a deputy's orders Monday, wading out to retrieve a casket floating away in fetid floodwaters in Ridgeville, South Carolina...
This Is What I Would Tell My Staff
Article originally appeared on Funeral Home Consulting What happened to social etiquette? You spend a couple of million dollars on a new building and you let the public...
CANA Says Cremation Rate Doubled in Past 15 Years, Big Correlation Between High Cremation Rates and No Affiliation with Organized Religion
Fascinating correlation between states with high cremation rates, states with large population unaffiliated with organized religion WHEELING, ILL. – The cremation rate in the U.S. has almost doubled...
Dining Options in India-no-place For the NFDA Convention Goers
There’s plenty options for dining in downtown Indianapolis and around the city. And contrary to what Hillary might think, there’s a lot going on here. However, she was...
NFDA Releases Results of 2015 Member General Price List Survey, Burial Costs Increased 28 Percent
Brookfield, Wis. – The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) released the results of its latest Member General Price List Study today, which includes the median cost of a funeral with...
10 of the Best Backpacking Destinations to Add to Your Bucket List
Article originally appeared on Life Hack If there’s one thing backpackers love more than traveling on the cheap, it’s adventure. We have compiled ten of the world’s most...