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You’re as old as you feel–and here’s why that’s really important.

New research that was published December 15, 2014 in the JAMA Internal Medicine Journal indicates that individuals who felt younger than…

9 years ago

Personalization in funerals takes off.

According to the National Funeral Director's Association, it's the baby boomers who are driving the current trend toward more personal…

9 years ago

RIP Spiderman: Young father writes his own touching, funny obituary.

  When Aaron Joseph Purpmort's obituary was published in the Minneapolis Star Tribune last Sunday, we were shocked to learn…

9 years ago

Brazil’s Corinthians soccer team to open graveyard for its fans.

The love of Brazilian football (aka soccer) fans for their teams is legendary. Now followers of Brazil's famed Corinthians will…

9 years ago

November is National Caregivers Month

As we step back to say thanks at this time of year, we suggest you take a moment during National…

9 years ago

Married for 65 years, Harry and Mavis Stevenson die minutes apart.

Harry and Mavis Stevenson had been married for 65 years when Mavis passed away on November 3rd. (more…)

9 years ago

Five-part radio series explores death and how we talk about it.

In a new five-part series, Wisconsin Public Radio explores the topic of death and dying and how we talk about…

9 years ago

Father serenades dying baby boy with “Blackbird”.

On November 8th Chris Picco's wife, Ashley, died unexpectantly. At the time, Ashley was pregnant with the couple's first child.…

10 years ago

November 14th is World Diabetes Awareness Day/November is American Awareness Month

According to the International Diabetes Foundation, some 382 million people worldwide are living with diabetes. At current growth rates, this…

10 years ago

Ice Age infant burial ground offers clues to life for early Arctic settlers.

It is rare that we are able to glimpse inside the mortuary traditions of ancient civilizations. Even less common is…

10 years ago