Different Ways Deathcare Honored Fallen Heroes on Memorial Day 2021
Another Memorial Day has come and gone. The holiday and its resulting long weekend have become the unofficial opening day of summer. For veterans and those who respect...
Cemeteries
Reimagining the Cemetery as Public Space
From the humble churchyard to glamorous memorial parks with manicured lawns, cemeteries all require one thing: land. As urban real estate becomes an increasingly valuable commodity, many cemeteries...
Keep Your Cemetery From Becoming a Crime Scene
Thanks to Connecting Directors contributing author Eric Pereira for this story. We’d like to think of cemeteries as safe sanctuaries where families can mourn and remember their loved...
Memorable Cemeteries in Every State
Going to cemeteries suck. It’s never for a joyous occasion. They are one of the few places that humans face their mortality, which tends to make a lot...
What Happens When Arlington Cemetery Runs Out of Space?
Over Memorial Day weekend, the Army disclosed that Arlington National Cemetery is running out of room and is beginning to consider placing restrictions on who can be buried...
How Watching Movies In a Cemetery Became an L.A. Summer Staple
Editor's Note: Yesterday, we discussed the blame funeral professionals have placed on cremation as the cause of the financial issues plaguing the profession. We posed the idea that...
Man Drove 600 Miles To Listen To Cubs Win With His Father At His Grave, Keeping His Promise
Article originally published by: Daily Snark Many not in-tune with just how long 108 years is in the sports world, can refer to the ineffable joy of Cubs...