11 Fascinating Facts About The Father of Embalming
One of the very first things a mortuary student learns when embarking on embalming training is the name of the father of embalming, Dr. Thomas Holmes — and...
One Unexpected Impact of Government Shutdowns
I’ll never forget the October day in 2013 when my husband and I pulled into the entrance of Shiloh National Military Park in Tennessee and were blocked by...
Funeral Home Superheroes & Granted Wishes | 4M #209
Welcome to the two-hundred-and-ninth edition of Morticians’ Monday Morning Mashup, 4M #209, where we’ll serve up bite-sized, easily-digestible nuggets of the deathcare news you need to crush conversations...
Get Ready, Cemeteries: ‘Tis the Season for Necrotourists
One might assume that most cemeterians eventually develop a love/hate relationship with visitors. For example, family and friends are always welcome to stop by a loved one’s resting...
10 Cigars & Tent Trouble | 4M #208
Welcome to the two-hundred-and-eighth edition of Morticians’ Monday Morning Mashup, 4M #208, where we’ll serve up bite-sized, easily-digestible nuggets of the deathcare news you need to crush conversations...
FEMA Funeral Assistance for COVID Deaths Deadline is Tuesday
Tuesday, September 30, 2025 is the deadline for applications to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for reimbursement of funeral expenses for families of eligible individuals who died...
Crematory Scandals Are Just as Hurtful When the Victims Are Pets
Over the last few years, the deathcare profession has been rocked by more than a few crematory scandals. Whether driven by greed, laziness, or a combination of both,...
Indiana Death Doula Decision Clarifies Roles & Opens Up Opportunities
How would you define the term “funeral director?” Most people would probably use phrases like “someone who helps families with the celebration, disposition, and memorialization of a deceased...
Military Exhumations & Making Markers Right | 4M #207
Welcome to the two-hundred-and-seventh edition of Morticians’ Monday Morning Mashup, 4M #207, where we’ll serve up bite-sized, easily-digestible nuggets of the deathcare news you need to crush conversations...
Air Force Morticians Make History by Mastering the 30-Minute Embalming
Last month, in a Michigan warehouse that had been temporarily transformed into a makeshift embalming suite, a team of Air Force specialists accomplished an unprecedented feat: embalming and...