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At right, funeral director and embalmer Courtney Baloney of Treasures of Life, the funeral services center he runs in St. James Parish, Louisiana. Photo by Julie Dermansky.

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The Louisiana Funeral Director at the Center of Covid-19: An Exclusive Interview With Courtney Baloney

By: Justin Nobel | Date: Thu, December 24th, 2020

Digital Dying learned first-hand from Courtney Baloney of Treasures of Life, a funeral services center in St. James Parrish, Louisiana. Courtney shared what it is like to be on these front lines of Covid, and just how the pandemic has reshaped his community, his profession, and himself. Courtney’s words are powerful, his ...

Dying To Vote – As Election Day Nears, Some Older Americans Go To Extremes

By: Justin Nobel | Date: Mon, November 2nd, 2020

The great COVID-19 election is at last upon us and given the hardships and limitations presented by the virus many Americans have to take extra steps to vote. But some older Americans have pushed the limit even further than others. In fact, they are literally holding death off at the door just ...

Coronavirus Challenges – Six Months On, How Are We Remembering the Dead?

By: Justin Nobel | Date: Mon, October 12th, 2020

Due to the pandemic, it has been a challenging and difficult time for those who have lost loved ones. The funeral industry has also been presented with a unique set of challenges. Accustomed to taking care of the grieving, funeral homes are overwhelmed, and understaffed. They have also been forced to play ...

The Faces of COVID: Honoring those we’ve lost.

By: Funeralwise | Date: Mon, October 5th, 2020

It's easy to get lost in the numbers we hear about deaths from COVID-19. As the tally keeps growing, we should remember that each statistic represents people who succumb to the virus. A single-digit represents a beating heart--a life that deserves to be remembered, honored, and celebrated. Each fatality represents a family ...