ARKANSAS, USA — Among the unenviable tasks a funeral director has to perform is guiding the grief-stricken through one of the saddest times of their lives and then handing them a bill indicative of ...

A generation ago, burial was the default and cremation the exception. Today, the roles are rapidly reversing. By 2035, 80% of ...

Before Ruth Laskowski died of skin cancer, she asked to be buried as naturally as possible. She wanted an environmentally-friendly “green” burial that skips a conventional vault and metal casket, ...

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Planning a funeral for yourself or a loved one can be an uncomfortable experience. While most people would consider traditional burial or cremation, there are more options ...

When people lose a loved one — especially unexpectedly — environmental consciousness may be the last thing on their minds. But modern funeral practices are wreaking havoc on the environment. Bodies ...

Steve Ball’s grave was marked not by a granite headstone or marble mausoleum upon the burial of his cremated remains last year, but a flat rock chipped into the shape of a heart. It came from his ...

The median cost of a traditional funeral with burial and viewing is about $8,300, according to a 2023 report from the National Funeral Directors Association, the most recent data available. Cremation ...

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What does it mean when families ask for a green burial, and how does it differ from other options? A HelloNation article ...

For two years, Joel Rimstad eyed a small historic cemetery a mile north of St. Peter to plot out his plan to offer green burials. This week, it became official. The Traverse-Green Lawn Cemetery, ...