Natural Burials Are Rising, and That’s Good for the Planet
Natural burials offer a greener alternative to traditional cemeteries, but Big Funeral is fighting back.
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Puerto Rico’s Governor Orders Review of All Deaths Since Hurricane Maria
Ricardo A. Rosselló now admits that the toll "may be higher than the official count certified to date."
How to Give Back to the Earth in Death
Conservation burials are one step beyond green burials, and may set aside a couple of square miles for wildlife a year.
Does a Death in the Family Perpetuate Racial Inequality?
African Americans are more likely to lose a loved one, which could perpetuate disparities in health. By Nathan…
Creative Achievement Can Buffer Death Anxiety
Striving for, and sometimes reaching, one’s artistic goals can produce a major psychological benefit. By Tom Jacobs (Photo:…
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…
How Mortality Data Fails Native Americans
The latest data from the CDC finds that death certificates often misclassify American Indians and Alaska Natives as…
Subculture: End-of-Life Doulas
The latest in a series of miniature portraits of life on the fringes. As Told to Elena Gooray…
Facebook Friends to the End — and Beyond
The social network can provide an ongoing sense of connection with a deceased loved one. By Tom Jacobs…
