In the News Archives

October 30th is “Create A Great Funeral Day”

By: Funeralwise | Date: Fri, October 24th, 2014

Each year October 30th is designated as Create a Great Funeral Day.

Death becomes her: Met exhibit showcases mourning garb.

By: Funeralwise | Date: Mon, October 20th, 2014

On Tuesday, October 21, 2014 the Metropolitan Museum of Art will unveil a new exhibit which highlights women’s mourning fashion.

National Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day

October 15th is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day

By: Funeralwise | Date: Wed, October 15th, 2014

Each year on October 15th we are asked to take a moment to remember those touched by the loss of a pregnancy or infant.

New CDC report says US life expectancy at an all-time high

By: Funeralwise | Date: Fri, October 10th, 2014

According to latest report on life expectancy by the CDC (Mortality in the United States, 2012), Americans can now expect to live longer than ever ...

The sad tale of James IV’s body.

By: LaRinda Chapin | Date: Thu, October 9th, 2014

Lately there has been much speculation about where Alexander the Great is buried. History says his body was taken to Egypt, but many now hope that ...

Texas Ebola Patient Thomas Eric Duncan Has Died

By: Funeralwise | Date: Wed, October 8th, 2014

News agencies are reporting that Thomas Eric Duncan, who was being treated for the Ebola virus at a Dallas, Texas hospital has died.

29-year old Brittany Maynard uses last days to increase focus on elective death

By: Molly Gorny | Date: Tue, October 7th, 2014

In a recent interview for People magazine, 29-year-old Brittany Maynard explained why she is planning to take her own life. To accomplish this, she and ...

Conflict over Casey Kasem’s body shows importance of funeral preplanning.

By: Molly Gorny | Date: Tue, October 7th, 2014

Despite having put in place the legal documents most recommended by legal experts: an advance directive and a surrogate healthcare decision-maker, the still unsettled fate ...

Coast Guard gives WWII vet a Viking funeral at sea

By: Funeralwise | Date: Mon, October 6th, 2014

Did you know that it is possible to have a burial at sea? It's not as simple as launching your body off into your favorite ...

Sunday, Oct 5th is “Do Something Nice Day”

By: Funeralwise | Date: Sun, October 5th, 2014

We don't know how "Do Something Nice Day" started but we know you can't go wrong by making someone smile. So start your week off right by ...

Photographing The Toughest Of Moments With Shaun Connell

By: Funeralwise | Date: Fri, October 3rd, 2014

There is something special about UK-based photographer Shaun Connell's work. It could be the lighting, the expression that is captured at just the right moment, or ...