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Admit It…You Deserve a Funeral

Have you ever heard a loved one say that they don’t want you to make a fuss when they die?…

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On the death of Robin Williams

It’s not hard to understand why the death of Robin Williams has touched our collective soul so deeply. The simple…

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What you should know about exploding caskets

From time-to-time the topic of exploding caskets comes up in the news. A recent article published in the Washington Post…

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Meet the world’s bravest undertakers – Liberia’s Ebola burial squad

Telegraph reporter Colin Freeman explores the work of Liberia's Ebola burial squad and the challenges they face.

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‘Death simulator’ attraction to open in China

CNN reporter Maggie Hiufu Wong discusses a new attraction in China that allows participants to experience what it's creators imagine…

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Descansos pay tribute to dead, comfort to mourners

Descansos, or resting places, is the custom of marking the place where a highway death took place. This article from…

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Funeral home updates facility to match new customs

Today's funeral services often include a variety of high tech features as well as full catering. The Houston Chronicle explores…

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University of Virginia to train nurses in End of Life Care

In a recent article by Sandy Hausman of WVTF Radio, it was reported that the University of Virginia will start…

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Business of death care gets a technology makeover

4 August 2014 Last updated at 19:17 ET Business of death care gets a technology makeover By Nicholas Tufnell Death is big…

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Afraid To Talk About Death? This Exhibit Might Change Your Mind

Afraid To Talk About Death? This Exhibit Might Change Your Mind By NEAL CHARNOFF, VPR News It’s natural that people,…

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