Life & Death

George Bell, and the Lonely Deaths of Japan

After the poignant New York Times story of George Bell, a man who died alone in a Jackson Heights apartment…

9 years ago

Quality of Death Index: UK is the best place to die.

In the EIU's recently released 2015 Quality of Death Index, the UK is ranked as number one in palliative care.…

9 years ago

Artist James Gurney Issues A Grave Challenge

Dinotopia artist, James Gurney, is challenging artists to get outside and into the graveyard. Participants will submit their entries on…

9 years ago

Keep the conversation about suicide going: focus on elder suicide

Suicide by baby boomers and the elderly are on the rise. We need to keep talking about the problem of…

9 years ago

Everest movie shows why the world’s highest cemetery keeps getting bigger.

A lot of people die climbing Mount Everest. Yet adventurers continue to be drawn to the challenge of scaling the…

9 years ago

Suicide Prevention Day: September 10, 2015

On Worldwide Suicide Prevention Day, take a few moments to raise awareness of the widespread problem of suicide and what…

9 years ago

Honoring Justin Wilson’s legacy

By any measure, Justin Wilson's death is a tragedy. He was a remarkable man who continued his legacy of good…

9 years ago

Number of female funeral directors continues to increase.

As far back as ancient Greece, women have had a significant role in caring for the dead. In fact, until…

9 years ago

Cemetery and funeral home weddings are becoming a trend as the industry looks to expand its offerings.

The funeral industry is opening its doors to life events as well as death events these days. The latest trend--cemetery…

9 years ago

Operation Gratitude: Saying thank you to all who serve.

Operation Gratitude 150,000+ care packages each year to New Recruits, Veterans, First Responders, Wounded Warriors, Care Givers and to individually…

9 years ago