Welcome to the New Year | FFFW #17
RIP 2020 Wow, that was a trip. We all said that it was going to be the “year of vision,” and it ended up being the year of...
Cremation
Where There’s Smoke, There’s … A COVID-Related Crematory Controversy
Black smoke billowing against a blue sky will inevitably spark questions, calls, and the ever-present speculative social media posts. Most people simply want to sate their curiosity, and...
Cremation and The Catholic Church: Sacred Acts of Care and Respect
Thanks to Connecting Directors contributing writer Emily Gehman for this insightful report! In the smash-hit Broadway musical Hamilton, George Washington turns to Alexander Hamilton and says, “Dying is...
Coroners Under Fire for Issuing Cremation Permits for Homicide Victims
Louisiana lawmakers are moving to change the state's cremation laws after a report found parish coroners regularly issuing cremation permits that could hamper murder investigations. Coroners in almost all...
Death Care Hits The Theatre Stage With Premiere of Hail Cremation!
Plenty of hit Broadway shows have been based on true stories of historic figures (Hamilton, anyone?). However, the upcoming theatre production of Hail Cremation!, although true and historic,...
Are Conservation Memorial Forests a “Better Place” to Spread Cremains?
It was during a 2015 cemetery visit when the seeds of Better Place Forests first took root in Sandy Gibson’s mind. Discouraged by the reflection of passing traffic...
In Japan, Even the Dead Have a Housing Crisis
Urbanization, population growth, and the frenetic pace of modern life have undeniable impacts on all aspects of society, and funeral customs are not immune to these changes. In...