Third generation family owned funeral home in Connecticut expands

Milford Connecticut will be seeing a shakeup in the death care industry as the historic Smith Funeral Home, which has been a fixture of the community since 1886, goes under new ownership. Current owners Winthrop and Bonnie Smith announced the…

Historic Massachusetts cemetery attempts to preserve graves before irreparable damage destroys plots

Massachusetts town pulls together to preserve historic graves before it’s too late Laurel Hill Cemetery, is the largest historical cemetery in the Town of Deerfield, Massachusetts. Burials span from the 1800’s to present day. Famous artists such as George Fuller,…

States can’t wait for FEMA, Massachusetts lawmakers propose to help cover covid19 funeral costs

Lawmakers in Massachusetts have proposed a $5 million fund to help families, who lost a loved one to COVID-19, pay for burial services. Backed by almost a dozen lawmakers, a bipartisan proposal by Massachusetts lawmakers would provide up to $1,500…