The Weird Legal Mechanics Behind Burials at Sea
A botched ocean funeral caused chaos in the Netherlands last week, but across the globe, sea burials are on the rise.
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Is Human Composting the Future of Urban Burial?
Funeral practices hide death from view, often at the expense of the environment. Can we die with dignity — in…
My Kingdom for a Hearse?
Richard III begins the Shakespeare play that bears his name by declaring, “Now is the winter of our…
Giving Forgotten Veterans a Dignified Departure
The nonprofit Missing in America Project ensures the "last full devotion" for the nation’s honored dead, its military veterans.
Gadhafi: Another Dead Despot, Another Hidden Body
Moammar Gadhafi’s secret burial adds another chapter on how victors treat the bodies of their opposition’s leadership.
Celebrants Offering More Meaningful Funerals
Trained celebrants — often with backgrounds in psychology, social work, acting and other professions that emphasize writing or public speaking — are helping families create personalized ceremonies to honor loved ones who've passed on.
Green Planting: Eco-Friendly Burials Catching On
The numbers are still small and even proponents admit to a whiff of fad, but backers of green burials see their way of death as the wave of the future.