10 Deathcare-Related World Records
On October 9, 110 South African death care professionals assembled to achieve the Guinness world record for the longest parade of hearses. While we wait for official verification...
Experts Question Eterneva + Mark Cuban Shark Tank Deal
Most episodes of ABC’s Shark Tank result in at least one investment agreement. However, not every one of those creates as much press as Mark Cuban’s recent six-figure...
A Salute to the Death Care Heroes Providing Community Funerals For Veterans
Sometimes we forget the sacrifices of our men and women in the military, past and present. Unless a loved one served, many of us take for granted what...
Incognito Incident Highlights Dangers of Funeral Home Shootings and Violence
Last year Richie Incognito was best known as a retired NFL offensive lineman with a reputation as a locker room bully. Today Incognito is back on the field...
Co-Op Funeralcare Laments Low Death Rates in U.K.
The changes sweeping the death care industry and improvements in end-of-life care continue to affect the business model of traditional funeral homes. Britain’s largest funeral provider, Co-Operative Funeralcare,...
Parting Stone Develops New, Solidified Form of Human Remains
For inventor and entrepreneur Justin Crowe, Parting Stone, a revolutionary service that transforms cremated ashes into solidified remains, is a passion project — a true labor of love....
When Cows Kick the Bucket
Contrary to popular belief, Hindus do not worship cows as gods. However, India’s Hindu inhabitants do consider cows to be sacred beings, so they fervently protect the lives...
The State of State Regulation in Oregon and Hawaii
Last week the Oregon death care industry made news — of the negative sort — and it wasn’t really the funeral homes’ fault. Confusing headlines like “State Inspections...
Live Streaming Funeral Services: Unsettling or Inevitable?
This summer two popular media outlets — Wired and CBS News — covered the subject of live-streaming funerals. From these features, one might think that broadcasting memorial services...
Three Reasons to Attend the First-Ever Green Funeral Conference in October
The First-Ever Green Funeral Conference, organized by Passages International and the Cremation Association of North America (CANA) is scheduled for October 2-4. If you haven’t already made plans...