Side Gigs Provide Stress Relief For Funeral Directors
The job of a funeral director involves long hours, emotionally draining interactions, and endlessly shifting schedules. They serve their clients at some of the most difficult times in...
Bangladeshi Sex Worker Receives Historic Funeral
In a historic act defying centuries of discrimination, a Bangladeshi woman just became the first sex worker to receive a formal Muslim funeral in the country’s largest brothel. ...
Funeral Home and Bereavement Center Breaks Ground in Texas
Services for the bereaved, right at your funeral home. Seems like a natural fit, right? But although many funeral homes provide a list of resources to guide customers...
Court Denies Exhumation of Infamous Bank Robber John Dillinger
Almost a century after his death, infamous bank robber John Dillinger is still causing trouble. Dillinger’s short but violent career ended abruptly when he was shot by police...
“Mushroom Burial Suit” Called Into Question
You may remember the “mushroom burial suit,” the alternative-burial product that promises a gentle return to the earth as your body becomes compost and nourishes a thriving colony...
Post-Mortem DNA Banking Promises Answers to Unexplained Deaths
Losing a loved one under any circumstances takes a heavy toll. Not knowing the cause of their death can make the grieving process even harder. For parents who...
Memorial Reefs Let Ocean Lovers Become Part of A Coral Reef
“We are tied to the ocean,” John F. Kennedy once said. “And when we go back to the sea—whether it is to sail it or to watch it—we...
Funeral Home Workers Discover Murder Missed by Police
By the time most bodies reach the average American funeral home, a physician or medical examiner has already determined the cause of death. But sometimes it pays to...
In Japan, Even the Dead Have a Housing Crisis
Urbanization, population growth, and the frenetic pace of modern life have undeniable impacts on all aspects of society, and funeral customs are not immune to these changes. In...
Farewelling: Like Wedding Planning for Funerals
Based on the belief that the language we use around death and dying matters, the new online platform Farewelling seeks to change the conversation by connecting people with...