World War I enthusiasts started a project to create one of the best resources available to track the passing of fallen soldiers. Celebrating those who have gone before us keeps those who have passed spirit and memory alive. It is…
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First Arkansas cemetery earns the Green Burial certification
Kirby’s Tucker Memorial Cemetery received certification from the Green Burial Council. The three Kirby and family funeral and cremation service locations located around north Arkansas were already accredited with the Green Burial Certification, and having their cemeteries green burial area…
Family holds an ‘Animal Crossing’ Funeral service for a young gamer taken by COVID-19
What better way to honor an avid gamer than in a game? Family honors loved one with an Animal Crossing funeral. A New York family was struck with tragedy when a young man of 23 passed away from COVID-19. An…
Colombian innovation born out of the darkness around hospital bed and coffin shortages
Inspired to help prevent any more tragedies around coffin and hospital bed shortages, Rodolfo Gómez got creative and invented a multipurpose cardboard hospital bed that, if needed, could be turned into a coffin. The world was shocked when the news…
Canada planning to open its first human taphonomy facility
Canada improves law enforcement efforts by investing in a human taphonomy facility This spring Canada is planning on opening its first ever Secure Site for Research in Thanatology (SSRT) in Becancour, Quebec. Also commonly referred to as a “body farm”…
Face mask innovation for the deaf & hard of hearing
The world is donning masks at every level of society, from grocery store clerks to medical professionals, protecting not just themselves, but the community from the spread of coronavirus. However, there is one group who is seriously handicapped by the…
Digital Spaces to commemorate loved ones
As life becomes increasingly digital so does the interest in creating a digital, potentially multifaceted, memorial of those who have passed. Obituaries have traditionally been placed in a local paper so the community can learn of a passing or potentially…
Louisiana makes steps to have statewide electronic advance planning
Care professionals continue to remind families and patrons about the importance of making end of life wishes known. However, it still remains a difficult conversation to have. One step towards making these wants known and recorded is creating an electronic…
Will the new app Ikaria help the bereaved?
Still in Beta, Ikaria is a new app that is hoping to improve society’s mental health by connecting people through technology in a meaningful way. Utilizing not only current relationships, but allowing for connection with people going through similar issues,…
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…
