Federal authorities are suing Stafford County in northern Virginia in a response to the country prohibiting the build of an Islamic cemetery. The All Muslim Association of America (AMAA) was prohibited by Virgina’s Stafford County to build an Islamic cemetery…
George Floyd’s funeral, a world wide memorial
A death care industry overview of the four days of memorial services for George Floyd. Thousands of people have paid their respects to George Floyd, who was killed during an arrest by the police. His death shocked the world and…
Illegal embalming operation found outside Mexico City
In Mexico City two men were arrested at a secret center for illegal embalming, totally disregarding any form of sanitation and proper disposal of medical waste. In Tecámac, a village just north of Mexico City, authorities are investigating an illegal…
Funeral director refurbishes old ‘Save a Lot’ building to open a new funeral home
Why construct a completely new building when you can give a second life to an old one? Justin Kirby refurbishes an old ‘Save a Lot’ building to open his own new funeral home. In Russellville, Kentucky, Justin Kirby will open…
Pet cemetery sold for commercial use shocks pet parents
For over 50 years pet owners have been burying their beloved pets at the Oak Hollow Memorial Park. This has come to an abrupt end as the pet cemetery owner has sold the land. At Hollow Oak Memorial Park, just…
Mexico battles infectious waste disposal issues due to corona crisis
Piles of hazardous medical waste have been found in forests, warehouses and crematoria in Mexico as the country surpasses the limits of waste management. Military personnel have served their country and have a special role in society. Honoring deceased veterans…
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…
Private funeral home owners expand their Arkansas properties
Private Arkansas funeral owners expand and purchase another private funeral home in a neighboring town. Arkansas funeral home owners Scott and Paula Berna have acquired another funeral home in the city of Rogers, adding another facility to their two other…
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”…
