Do Animals Understand Death?
Do animals understand death? Substantial research so far indicates that the answer is probably yes. Many species share humans’ basic neurochemical profile, which means we have certain emotional...
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The Treacherous Task of Recovering Frozen Remains
It’s typical for deceased mountaineers at high altitudes to remain where they’ve fallen, making their final resting place in the snow -- transportation of mountain-climbing victims is treacherous...
Exploding Chests & Nutmeg Enemas: A Short History of Papal Embalmings
Last week, the world mourned the death of Pope Francis, one of the kindest, coolest, and most unconventional pontiffs in the history of the Roman Catholic Church. Just...
Buried in Work Introduces the Estate Planning Pyramid and End-of-Life Planning Pathway
New Tools Provide Families and Professionals with a Clear, Actionable Framework for Planning Ahead Potomac, Maryland — Buried in Work (www.BuriedInWork.com), the trusted platform for simplifying estate planning...
Is Your Funeral Home Making That Bread? | FFFW 234
Wow, it's our last issue of April, next time we see each other we'll be in May. And dang, this year has flown by. There's only 36 Fridays...
“Funeral of the Year” is the Industry Award We Probably Don’t Need
Although deathcare practices and traditions may differ across the globe, the dedication of the professionals in charge remains constant. And every so often, these men and women are...
Batesville Empowers Deathcare Professionals with Industry-Leading Burial, Cremation and Technology Solutions at 2025 ICCFA Exhibition
BATESVILLE, Ind., April 23, 2025 – Batesville, a leading North American provider of high-quality burial and cremation products, innovative technology solutions and a trusted partner to funeral directors,...