Radiation Exposure in Deathcare
When imagining a scenario which includes radioactive human remains, you probably aren’t envisioning much in the way of deathcare – the topic carries a kind of Armageddon-ish feeling...
Cremation
Preneed & Cremation: The Business Case and Strategies at CANA’s Convention
WHEELING, IL— It’s no surprise that preneed sales reached record highs during the last several years. When surveyed in 2015, 29% of respondents said that they discussed prearranging...
How Many Households Have Cremated Remains?
Brand-New Research Debuts at CANA’s 2022 Convention WHEELING, IL— We have guessed how many cremated remains are in homes based on sales data and cemetery retention but haven't...
How Green Can You Go? Natural Forest Burial vs. Natural Organic Reduction
Which is the "greener" burial method: Natural Forest Burial or Natural Organic Reduction? What are the commonalities and differences? Well, for starters, each of these options, human remains...
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. ...
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”...
Return Home: First Crowdfunded Funeral Home Envisions the Future of Deathcare
Crowdfunding isn’t a new concept for deathcare professionals. After all, more and more families are turning to crowdfunding platforms to cover the costs of their loved ones’ funeral...