Inching Closer to Immortality Through Tech and Memory
Memorializing the dead is, of course, nothing new. From the worship of mummified relics to post-mortem photography to jewelry made with the hair of the deceased, the desire...
Visit a Replica of America’s First Crematory
Inside an unassuming building just off Interstate 45 in Houston, Texas, home to the National Museum of Funeral History, stands a life-sized replica of a small brick building,...
Young Morticians Use TikTok to Talk About Death
A thriving community of TikTok morticians is taking the social media platform by storm and contributing to a growing awareness of death care professions among young people. Beckie-Ann...
Memorial Spaceflights Offer the Chance to Spend Afterlife on the Moon
After becoming the first and only private company to send cremated remains into space, Houston-based Celestis Inc. once again revolutionized Memorial Spaceflights as the first to place cremated...
Funeral Homes Offer Free Transportation on Election Day
Every Election Day, organizations across the country mobilize to offer free rides to the polls for voters who have trouble getting to their polling location. Even in a...
Mexican Town Honors “Best Mourner”
In a culture known for colorful, joyous death and mourning rituals, one Mexican town stands out for a unique practice that crowns a "best mourner" each year. Reflecting...
Chicago Artist Wants You to See the Beauty in Death
When you think of floral art, you probably picture a pastel wedding bouquet, a bountiful fall centerpiece, or a funerary wreath. But when the special occasion is over,...
New Options for Outdoor Memorials
Two new death care options are making it easier for families to memorialize their loved ones in the great outdoors. Locating scattered ashes Scattering ashes outdoors is a...
South African Funeral Workers Reach Agreement After Strike
After a three-day strike, South Africa’s funeral workers came to an agreement with authorities and resumed work on September 17. The strike, which disrupted the transportation of bodies...
Obit Project Honors Canada’s COVID-19 Victims
Canadian publication Maclean’s launched a new project that commemorates the more than 9,000 Canadians lost to COVID-19. The obituary project, They Were Loved, aims to honor those who...