First, skip the embalming fluid – this is a concoction of toxic chemicals that are used to preserve and “sanitize” a body to ...

By 2022, Loveland’s two city-owned cemeteries were nearing capacity, with fewer than 500 burial plots left between them. With no room to push the fences farther out, Parks and Recreation staff turned ...

Service Corporation International (SCI) is the dominant player in the North American funeral home and cemetery business. The ...

Instead of the traditional urn on the mantel or in a columbarium, Greiling wanted a more modern and heartfelt option to hold his remains. That’s when she learned about Artful Ashes, a Seattle business ...

More people are opting for cremation, leaving some cemeteries stretched for money. Har Jedhuda Cemetery in Upper Darby is one ...

An Aberdeen cemetery which is nearing full capacity could be expanded amid fears space could run out. Hazlehead Cemetery, situated off Skene Road, has just over 5,000 used lairs, with space for ...

That might be literally true. When buried in the cemetery two years ago, Jake Miller was placed directly into the ground with no casket and no preservatives – just a wicker basket and a shroud. “He ...

In the Sunshine State, the final farewell is undergoing a transformation. In 2023, over 71% of Floridians who died were cremated instead of buried, a stark contrast to states like Mississippi, where ...

More than half of Arkansas residents are choosing cremation in their final plans, a revenue challenge for the state's funeral homes. Arkansas passed the 50% milestone last year, according to National ...

A columbarium is like a mausoleum but for cremated remains. A columbarium "niche" (essentially an urn cubby) can range inprice from about $300 to $2,800. The costs associated with passing on can vary ...