Death and Taxes — Funeralwise.com Offers a ‘Tax Rebate’

Up to $500 for individuals who register at Funeralwise.com.

A History of Unfair Death Certificate Fees in Utah

An ongoing battle to lower costs for home funerals in Utah.

The Art of the Obituary II

Remember that you, like Alden Whitman, are writing a life story in a condensed version.

Redefining Domestic Partnerships and Funeral Arrangements in Rhode Island

The latest in deathcare news came today from Rhode Island, as that state’s Governor Don Carcieri vetoed a bill that would allow gays and lesbians in his state to plan funeral arrangements for their deceased partners.

From Cradle to Grave: WalMart’s Caskets

Walmart always had an eye for growth. Now, that eye is on death.

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.

Notes on the Old-Fashioned Home Funeral

…She began to tell me about how my great grandmother’s casket was draped with roses, and about the black lace dress that she wore to her grave.

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.

Uber-Geek Funeral Ideas

Learn more about geek ideas for funerals and burial.

Too Poor to Die? Some Solutions for a Funeral

CNN Money today ran a report on a Detroit morgue where bodies were beginning to pile up from various results of the recession. Without jobs, people cannot afford a cremation, let alone the cost of a traditional burial. So, they leave the bodies at the city morgue, where – eventually – funds derived from various sources (including from other taxpayers) will allow the city to dispose of the human remains.