As the world becomes more environmentally conscience the desire to leave the earth a better place has extended to funerals. Green funeral are way to conduct a persons final arrangement and laying the body to rest in a way that has little impact on the environment. No non-biodegradable goods are used and neither are the [...]
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Nearly everyone has a fear of death, but there are some who refuse to accept its grip pulling them from the living world.
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“Natural” or “green” burial, according to Lilipoh magazine, has as its goal to return the remains to the Earth in as direct and simple a manner as possible.
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Whether or not to become an organ donor is something most people will consider in their lifetimes.
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As a funeral director, you may have noticed a rise in requests for green burials.
Filed under: Alternatives, Funeral Arrangements, Plan Your Own, Traditions on December 30th, 2010 | No Comments »
Funeralwise.com suggests individuals think about throwing their own funeral on Saturday, October 30, the 11th annual Create a Great Funeral Day.
Filed under: Alternatives, Funeral Arrangements, Plan Your Own on October 20th, 2010 | No Comments »
Symbols have played an important role in ritual and ceremony and have acted as a touchstone for reassurance in times of distress.
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Death is not a topic that is avoided within Druidry.
Filed under: Alternatives, Death Practices, History of Funerals on May 17th, 2010 | No Comments »
Adaptation is key in developing funeral “traditions” for modern Americans.
Filed under: Alternatives, Cremation, Funeral Arrangements, History of Funerals on May 3rd, 2010 | No Comments »
If you want a Viking funeral, think again — you may be outside the law.
Filed under: Alternatives, Death Care News, Funeral Arrangements, Funeral Law on February 17th, 2010 | 1 Comment »
