The growing acceptance of cremation and the public awareness about the environment has led to an increase in biodegradable urn offerings. It seems as if every other booth at funeral fairs around the world have a new supply of biodegradable…
Funeral and cemetery costs are driving the Argentina cremation market
Argentina is a country steeped in heritage. This can be seen in the way of life, the government and the traditions, until recently that is. The way Argentinians are dealing with death is evolving quickly, due to the cost implications. …
How grief therapy dogs can make a difference at your funeral home
Helping people with anxiety, grief, and depression are part of the profession of a funeral director. Some funeral directors however, have found grief therapy dogs to be a great addition to their funeral home in order to support families. The…
Australian Funeral Directors fight for consumers payment rights
The Australian Senate economics committee is currently considering final submissions for a bill that would outlaw cash payments between individuals and businesses of more than $10,000. It has already passed in the House of Representatives last month and the Senate…
James Blunt makes the world cry with touching goodbye song to his father
Famous musician James Blunt has written another tear jerker this year, about the looming mortality of his father. Former Cavalry officer Colonel Charles Blount, is currently battling stage four chronic kidney disease. The experience has been eye opening for the…
Can hospices re-educate the public about their about their services?
Today’s hospices aren’t just places where people go to die and hospices want people to know that. Families fight transfers from hospitals because they are scared that sending a loved one means they are being sent to die. According to…
Award winning Scottish crematorium sets out on a green mission to offset its LPG usage
The 2019 best crematorium winner of the Scottish Funeral Awards, the Clyde Coast & Garnock Valley Crematorium has now become one of the most environmentally friendly crematoriums in Scotland. In their journey to become more sustainable the crematorium has begun…
One American trying to tackle disrepaired veteran gravestones across the USA
Everyone in the death care industry has seen gravestones that have fallen into disrepair. One American man, Trae Zipperer, learned about the extent of this during his journey to see all the gravesites of his ancestors. After traveling across 5…
Changing Irish funeral mentality is leading to growing direct cremation services
While the preference for burials remains in Ireland as a whole, there is a growing trend towards direct cremation services followed with customized wakes. Cremations only account for 19.61% (2017) of Ireland’s death care industry, but similar to the United…
South Dakota funeral home is purchased by a local young family
It all started in the late 1800´s when the Medin Brothers started a Furniture and Undertaking business in Dell Rapids. In 1906 it changed hands to another family member and was sold to the current name sake, the Kahler family,…
