Expect Anything in the Funeral Industry, Even Druids
Death is not a topic that is avoided within Druidry.
Filed under: Alternatives, Death Practices, History of Funerals on May 17th, 2010 | No Comments »
Is Mortuary Science a Dying Career?
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 »
A Viking Funeral? Doubtful.
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 | No Comments »
New England Burials at Sea LLC Expands Fleet & Territory
NBAS now offers attended or unattended year round memorial cruises.
Filed under: Alternatives, Death Care News on January 18th, 2010 | No Comments »
From Cradle to Grave: WalMart’s Caskets
Walmart always had an eye for growth. Now, that eye is on death.
Filed under: Alternatives, Funeral Arrangements, Plan Your Own on November 2nd, 2009 | No Comments »
Top Ten Alternative Funeral Songs in the U.K.
This past January, the Telegraph reported on alternative funeral songs, listing ten top choices among 764 people questioned for the survey in the U.K.
Filed under: Alternatives, Funeral Arrangements, Funeral Songs, Plan Your Own on October 20th, 2009 | No Comments »
What is Alkaline Hydrolysis, or Resomation?
Do you follow crime scene television shows, or are you a fan of the Mob? If so, then you may know about a procedure that dissolves bodies with lye. But, you may not realize that this process is making a main-stream splash (no pun intended) as a means of ‘green burial.’
Filed under: Alternatives, Funeral Arrangements on October 12th, 2009 | No Comments »
You Can Celebrate Your Life at Bcelebrated.com
Although some people don’t like to think about death, a chronic condition or some near-death experience often alters those views. Brushing up against the grim reaper often motivates people to look at the brighter side of life and to think about how their deaths might affect others. Often, such a profound experience forces individuals to develop a deeper sense of introspection.
Filed under: Alternatives, Death Care News, Funeral Arrangements, Funeral Eulogies, Funeral Songs, Plan Your Own on October 5th, 2009 | No Comments »
DeathCare Workers Talk about What Happens After Death
Have you ever wondered what happens to your body after death, especially if you have not planned your funeral? The Guardian ran an article in the U.K. in 2008 entitled, “What Really Happens When You Die,” and this article provides death care workers’ perspectives on their jobs and what those jobs entail.
Filed under: Alternatives, Causes of Death, Cremation, Death & Dying, Death Practices, Traditions on October 4th, 2009 | No Comments »
Uber-Geek Funeral Ideas
Learn more about geek ideas for funerals and burial.
Filed under: Alternatives, Cremation, Funeral Arrangements, Plan Your Own on October 2nd, 2009 | No Comments »