The Evolution of Alkaline Hydrolysis
Alkaline hydrolysis has a little bit of a “new kid on the block” vibe to it, as green disposition methods go. Though in a few places it has been...
All You Need to Know About Brain Donation
So did you know that you can donate your brain for purposes of neurological research? I mean, just your brain, if that’s your jam? Donors may designate the...
The State of the EPA’s Formaldehyde Investigation
You’ve probably heard all about the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) investigation on formaldehyde. You probably also know that since the study began, the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)...
The Pleasant Surprises of Cold Weather
With all the recent talk about the ways serious cold weather makes life harder in general and increases death care business, it’s easy to focus on the less...
Deadly Everest
In addition to being the tallest summit and highest point on earth, Mt. Everest is also deadly. Since it was first conquered in 1953, over 500 people attempt...
Faces of Death Fear
In the course of researching our recent piece on the fear of death and dying, it was interesting to find just how many death phobias there are. I...
What Is Thanatophobia, Exactly?
Thanatophobia is a persistent, irrational fear of death or the dying process. Fear of death has been linked to fears of the unknown, loss of control, fear for...
What Is a “Happy Death?”
In the Catholic church, “a happy death” refers to dying in a state of grace with God, without bitterness or anger, if possible. Ideally, a happy death would...
Digging a Grave in Frozen Ground
Winter burials in areas where snow falls can be a challenge, particularly in northern states. Digging a grave when the ground is frozen is a much different task...
3 Terrible Ways Winter Can Kill You
Why do so many people die in the winter? Mortality is highest in the cold months; funeral directors in areas where the weather gets cold frequently corroborate that...