Two bills are requiring nursing homes and assisted living facilities to report all deaths to a coroner, as soon as possible, before moving the body. The coroner will then be responsible for determining the cause of death and decide if…
Why retargeting is a crucial tactic for death care marketers
Marketing in death care is difficult as it is a saturated and an emotionally driven space. One way marketeers can attempt to continue their message to consumers is through retargeting. What is retargeting? Retargeting means that visitors who came to…
2019 films that took on death themes
It’s Oscar time again. So get out your gown and take a look at the 2019 films that are talking about death and issues around it. THIS POST CONTAINS SPOILERS, so read further at your own peril. Seriously, it’s about…
Georgia Senate passes a bill to legalize water cremations
Georgia Senator Bill Heath is proposing a new bill 296 that would update the legal wording around cremation to specifically include Alkaline Hydrolysis as a means of human disposition. The Senator said the bill was inspired by a constituent who purchased…
Funeral costs in the UK at a record high
The average funeral cost in the UK is now £4,417 ($5,800) and as high as it has ever been. If prices keep increasing according to the trend of the past 15 years then the average price of a funeral in…
AI and facial recognition tech mean less Jane Does for death care professionals
Artificial Intelligence (AI), together with the biometric technology of facial recognition, is creating more data about people than ever before. This database is a rich source of information that can allow for not only recognition of the living, but also…
How can the public and families say goodbye to Legendary athletes at the same time?
Athletes are an important part of our society. Bringing together communities to unite and enjoy the simple love of a game. When these emblemes of our communities pass, it’s not only the family who mourns, but the world. Leaving families…
UK government releases guidelines for dealing with deceased Coronavirus victims
As borders in China are closing down and over 6,056 cases of the Coronavirus have been confirmed worldwide, governments around the world are starting to prepare for this growing epidemic. The UK government has released guidelines for healthcare professionals handling…
Palliative care leads to less ICU use by terminal patients
A recent JAMA Network report found that ¨implementation of palliative care at a hospital was associated with a 10% reduction in intensive care unit (ICU) use. Meaning implementation of hospital-based palliative care services may be associated with decreased treatment intensity…
New Jersey signs in laws that will improve palliative care
Tuesday January 21st, Governor Phil Murphy signed two palliative care bills that were passed this past December. The bills will improve access to palliative care and end-of-life care in the state of New Jersey. The bills going into action require…
