As far back as ancient Greece, women have had a significant role in caring for the dead. In fact, until…
The funeral industry is opening its doors to life events as well as death events these days. The latest trend--cemetery…
Sourcing Chinese caskets at a fraction of the cost of US-made versions seems like a no-brainer for cost-conscious consumers. Turns…
In a recent article in the independent journal, Roads & Kingdoms, Liana Aghajanian takes a close look at the world…
A recent story published by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation highlights the boom in Japan's high tech funeral industry. Almost all…
Real time broadcast via Internet is the latest trend to be popping up across the funeral industry. What do you…
On November 7th the World Health Organization issued updated guidelines for safe burial of Ebola victims. The new guidelines stress…
NBJ reporter Eleanor Kennedy shares her impressions of the 2014 National Funeral Directors Association Convention & Expo which is taking…
On October 8, 2014 the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal intended to overturn outdated laws regulating Pennsylvania’s…
There is no question that the funeral business is one that is steeped in tradition. So it’s natural that when…