Feeding the Dead: Samhain and Halloween’s Hungry Ancestors
The evening we now know as Halloween is an amalgam of ancient Celtic, Catholic, Christian, and even Aztec celebrations meant to honor the dead. Although today’s Americanized Halloween...
Embalmed Seafood & Illicit Coffeemakers | 4M #212
Welcome to the two-hundred-and-twelfth edition of Morticians’ Monday Morning Mashup, 4M #212, where we’ll serve up bite-sized, easily-digestible nuggets of the deathcare news you need to crush conversations...
Private Label Caskets Winding Down Operations Citing Tariffs and Volatility
In light of President Trump’s March 2025 tariffs on aluminum and steel and other economic concerns, Private Label Caskets has decided to cease operations as of December 31,...
Cemetery Spritz Cookies & Baby Building Blocks | 4M #211
Welcome to the two-hundred-and-eleventh edition of Morticians’ Monday Morning Mashup, 4M #211, where we’ll serve up bite-sized, easily-digestible nuggets of the deathcare news you need to crush conversations...
Hair Art & Shocking Stickers | 4M #210
Welcome to the two-hundred-and-tenth edition of Morticians’ Monday Morning Mashup, 4M #210, where we’ll serve up bite-sized, easily-digestible nuggets of the deathcare news you need to crush conversations...
Personalization Made Simple: Eulogize Brings Fresh Tools to Funeral Homes
As families’ expectations evolve, personalization is no longer an “extra” in funeral service—it’s the standard. But while most deathcare professionals recognize the value of creating meaningful, individualized tributes,...
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...