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. ...
Cremation
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”...
DOJ Sues Cremation Company for “Outrageous, Illegal” Funeral Rule & FTC Violations
On Friday, April 22, the Department of Justice, on behalf of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a lawsuit that alleges Legacy Cremation Services and its owner targeted...
You CAN Do It: Chain of Custody Options Available For Every Organization
It’s happened again — three more times, actually. Within the last several months, three families have been emotionally devastated by a funeral home’s chain of custody mistakes. And,...
Parting Stone Ramps Up with Industry Capital and Silicon Valley Advisors
Parting Stone and its complete alternative to cremated remains continues to gain traction as more families opt for solidified remains following cremation. The death care startup ended 2021...
Should You Offer Funeral Services (Not Just Cremations) For Pets?
Funerals for pets? What?! Consider this: For many Americans, pets are part of the family. The wildly lucrative pet care industry reported spending of 99 billion dollars in 2020. An...
What The Catholic Church Says About Cremation
The last responder’s work exposes one to all manner of cultural territories, spiritual and otherwise. We’ve considered the varieties of religious experience’s traditions and credos before at CD,...