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...
Do Overdose Deaths Pose New Threats to Your Team?
Opioid-related deaths on the rise across the country. Concerns regarding exposure to opioid drugs and their dangerous additives have rippled beyond users and their loved ones. Alarming news...
Fantasy Coffins Personalize Funerals in Ghana
For most cultures that practice ground burial, the traditional coffin hasn’t changed much in design. Varying only slightly in material and color, coffins and caskets, like funerals in...
Archaeologists Find Way To Identify Sex of Cremated Remains
For archaeologists, determining the sex of human remains can play a valuable role in deciphering the customs and practices of ancient civilizations. Even when a body has been...