death and dying

Weekly News 10/19/2015: UK tops Quality of Death Index

What it takes for medical personnel to declare someone dead, what it is like to be an embalmer, and how…

9 years ago

Nola Death Tête-à-tête – Pirate’s Alley Artist Nathan Durapau

I was born and raised in Mexico. My parents were missionaries and I spent the first 12 years of my…

9 years ago

Funeral music sets the tone and honors the deceased.

It used to be that when it came to choosing funeral music, the funeral director would provide a list of…

9 years ago

Visiting Congressional Cemetery is a walk through history.

Author Christopher Haugh takes us along as he visits one of the most historically significant cemeteries in all of America.

9 years ago

Not who done it but who is it: Learn to be a forensic scientist for free.

Have you ever pictured yourself as a CSI or private detective? Now is your chance to channel your inner Patricia…

9 years ago

Weekly News 9/4/2015: Rest in Peace Officers Gliniewicz, Goforth, Wolf, and Ike.

This was a sad week as we said goodbye to Lieutenant Charles Joseph Gliniewicz, Deputy Sheriff Darren Goforth, Trooper Chad…

9 years ago

Deputy Darren Goforth funeral reminds us of all those lost in the line of duty.

As we watch the Darren Goforth funeral we are reminded that each year we lose many officers in the line…

9 years ago

Weekly News 8/28/2015: Alison Parker and Adam Ward memorialized

Sadly, the most prominent story of the week was the on air shooting deaths of Virgina news reporter, Alison Parker…

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

Weekly News 8/21/2015: Lenny Robinson, Route 29 Batman, laid to rest

Route 29 Batman, Lenny Robinson, is laid to rest, three brave firefighters dies near Twisp, Oregon, and Kathy Lee Gifford…

9 years ago

Remembering the fallen firefighters of Twisp, Washington

On Wednesday, August 19th, 2015 three firefighters were lost in a fast moving blaze in Twisp, Washington. The three, like…

9 years ago

Weekly News 7/31/2015: Louisiana theater shooting victims laid to rest

This week we said goodbye to the two women who lost their lives in the Louisiana theater shooting. We also…

9 years ago

Cemeteries for Movie Lovers: check out these 10 hot spots.

Looking for a destination for your next vacation? How about a trip to one of these star-studded cemeteries? We've highlighted…

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…

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