Funeral Customs

Day of the Dead Takes on the World

The day after Halloween, and the day after that, is Day of the Dead, and the ancient festival, to use…

6 months ago

Could tiny-brained humans have actually dug graves half a million years ago?

Deep inside a South African cave called Rising Star, scientists have made an incredible discovery—a species of ancient humans that…

10 months ago

Where in the Wide World of Death Wear Do Memorial Hoodies Fit In?

We each have our own unique way of managing our grief. For some, donning a the memorial T-shirt, known as…

12 months ago

Do Robots Deserve Funerals?

An American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Robots has formed. Saudi Arabia has granted a robot honorary citizenship,…

1 year ago

From Hollywood Star to Small Town Everyman, What It Takes to Write A Great Obituary

Justin Nobel explores the differences and similarities between the obituaries written about stars, such as Marilyn Monroe, and those that…

1 year ago

How Long Do You Mourn A Queen?

On Thursday, September 8th, at 3:10 pm, the Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II, passed away at Balmoral Castle, the…

2 years ago

How to Bury the Dead When They Are All Around You? A Funerary Snapshot of Ukraine

Every war leaves behind unimaginable numbers of dead and the war in Ukraine is no different. For each of the…

2 years ago

Still Fantasizing About Fantasy Coffins

Justin Nobel returns to a topic we at Digital Dying have explored in the past, fantasy coffins. These are coffins…

2 years ago

Mortality-Minded Board Games For The Holiday Season

Thanksgiving has passed, Christmas, Channukah, Kwanzaa and a whole assortment of other Winter Holidays are either already upon us or…

2 years ago

An Interview With Gory Girl, Queen of Spooky Coffins and Haunted Halloween Props

This time of year, Digital Dying is always on the lookout for unique looks at Halloween traditions. This year we…

3 years ago