4 Odd International Deathcare Roles
The United States is a young country, relatively speaking. Most of the traditions we observe in caring for our dead came along with the original settlers, absorbed more...
Long Covid: Deathcare Version
Every industry has been affected by the pandemic, but few have been more greatly influenced by Covid’s arrival than deathcare. Changes run deep and alter the course of...
How Green Can You Go? Natural Forest Burial vs. Natural Organic Reduction
Which is the "greener" burial method: Natural Forest Burial or Natural Organic Reduction? What are the commonalities and differences? Well, for starters, each of these options, human remains...
Laying a Child to Rest
The experience of a child’s funeral can be extremely difficult for any mourner. When a child dies at any age, for any reason, it’s a tragedy; illness or...
Dust to Dust: Deconstructing Decomposition
How long does it take a decomposing body to return fully to the earth? We’re talking old-school decomp, here, excluding processes like cremation in any of its forms. ...
Which Disposition is the “Eco-Friendliest?”
Clients select a method of final disposition based on a complex combination of factors: the wishes of the deceased, cost considerations, and local laws all figure prominently. “Green”...
A Brief History of Burial in the United States
Today, when families select their loved one’s format of final disposition from a menu of eco-friendly alternatives, it’s easy to forget that once upon a time burial was...
Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS) in Deathcare Professionals
Caregiving encompasses a range of services. First and final responders of all kinds fall into such roles: paramedics, doctors, nurses, and of course, our fair trade. Much has...
The Top 5: Death As Big Business
As in, seriously big. If you own a small business in deathcare, chances are you’ve already dealt with some of the mightiest entities in the industry. Whether running...
The Assault of Grief
A funeral director fills an extraordinary role. Death care workers help survivors navigate life beyond the death of a loved one, often for the first time. Handling grief...