Auction of Buddha’s Cremation Jewels Causing Controversy
Sotheby’s Hong Kong has plans to auction a collection of 331 gemstones known as the “Piprahwa Gems,” unearthed in 1898 in Piprahwa, Uttar Pradesh, India. However, those plans...
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Ashes Amid the Ashes: Dedicated Teams Are Helping LA Fire Victims Recover Cremated Remains
In the aftermath of a devastating disaster like the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, even the discovery of a small memento amid the rubble is incredibly meaningful. As...
More Unwanted Attention: Maryland Crematory Shuttered After Horrific Discoveries
It’s been a tough few years for deathcare on the public relations front, with the worst of the bad actors initiating global scandals from Colorado and Georgia, even...
Secrets to Successfully Sharing Parting Stone With the Families You Serve
Earlier this year, funeral director Lacee Green was surprised to learn from Parting Stone founder Justin Crowe that she was the top seller among the company’s many partners....
Transparency and Trust in Cremation Recycling | Scrap Talkin’ w/ Kevin McKay Episode 9
In this episode of "Scrap Talking with Kevin," Kevin McKay discusses the importance of transparency in cremation recycling. He explains how providing detailed reporting and substantiated claims helps...
Deathcare Professionals are Sharing Their Personal Parting Stone Stories
In its first five years of existence, Parting Stone has gone from an awe-inspiring idea to a spunky startup to a thriving global phenomenon. Since its start in...
NFDA Generational Survey: Why Does Gen Z Prefer Burial, and What Does It Mean For You?
On July 9, 2024, the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) released the results of a first-of-its-kind survey conducted two months earlier. These results offered valuable insight into the...