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A St. Louis content creator navigates grief in ‘Let’s Not Rot’ series

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Kait Granger started documenting her grief on TikTok through her series, “Let’s Not Rot,” because she needed to make purpose out of her mother’s murder.
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Choice or dignity? Human composting bill passes House over 'creepy' and 'callous' claims

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PROVIDENCE − After a half hour debate about the "creepy" prospect of allowing people to have their bodies composted, instead of cremated or buried, the Rhode Island House of Representatives approved the practice Tuesday, but the bill still needs to go to t...
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Navigating the Path: A Guide to Funeral Planning and Pre-Paid Funerals

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Facing the inevitability of death can be daunting, yet planning for your final wishes can offer peace of mind and alleviate burdens for your loved ones during a difficult time.
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The obituary: history and evolution of the final farewell

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The National Center for Health Statistics, a division of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, revealed in 2022 nearly 3.3 million people passed away.
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New Jersey bill allowing standalone crematories could benefit Hindu funeral rituals

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(RNS) - At the funeral of Nikunj Trivedi’s uncle a few years ago, the hourslong Hindu funeral rites at a cremation site in New Jersey were compressed to fit a time limit.
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Hall Funeral Homes and Cremation Services recognized for customer service

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Johnson Consulting Group (JCG) has officially released their 2024 Performance Tracker X Customer Service Trends & Insight Reporting.
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On Language: Grief, lilacs and an indomitable spirit

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The lovely purple lilacs have been in full bloom hereabouts.
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Williams honored for 64 years of service as Funeral Director

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Human composting in RI? Bill once thought long dead brought back to life

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PROVIDENCE In 2026, will you be able to choose organic natural reduction in Rhode Island, also known as human composting, for what happens to your body after you die?
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Philly monument maker's foundation assists grieving families with headstones

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A Philadelphia memorial headstone company looks to make a difference, particularly for grieving parents in the city.
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The obituary: the final farewell

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The National Center for Health Statistics, a division of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, revealed in 2022 nearly 3.3 million people passed away.
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Mother advocates for green burials as interest rises

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Planning a funeral for yourself or a loved one can be an uncomfortable experience.
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Ask Amy: Grief-stricken reader gives an update

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She had felt abandoned by a friend during a time of need By Amy Dickinson Dear Readers: As I have announced previously, I am leaving this space.
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Mangonia Park firm is first in Florida to offer water cremation as alternative to ashes

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It is not a service pitched easily in a television commercial or on a highway billboard, but Steve Pomerantz wants to get the word out.
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What not to do after losing a spouse or partner: A financial checklist

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Taking the vow “until death do us part” ushers in a life filled with love and joy.
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Dressed to Mourn: Choosing Proper Colors to Wear to a Funeral

April 24, 2024
When attending a funeral, one of the most subtle yet important ways to show respect is through your choice of attire.
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Two widow founders launch DayNew, a social platform for people dealing with grief and trauma

April 24, 2024
After losing their husbands in devastating and unexpected ways, Karine Nissim and Eloise Bune D’Agostino discovered there were no suitable places where people could go to face all the challenges that surface during the grieving process, including daunting...
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Taylor Swift, grief therapist? How my late husband's Swiftie legacy brings our family comfort

April 24, 2024
When my husband was alive, he listened toTaylor Swift with our daughters.
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The Philosophy of Recollection in Grief

April 24, 2024
The Philosophy of Recollection in Grief Hanna Dworkin · Follow 14 min read·1 day ago -- Listen Share “Draw what you see and not what you know.” These words live as an echo amidst my grief.
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Lost in the Five Stages of Grief

April 24, 2024
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’s “On Death and Dying” sparked a revolution in end-of-life care.
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Young returns to lead Richardson Davis Chapel

April 24, 2024
News Young returns to lead Richardson Davis Chapel Staff Reports - April 24, 2024 0 Young Snyder Funeral Homes is delighted to announce the appointment of Eric Young as the new location supervisor of the Richardson Davis Chapel in Galion.
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The FTC Again Fails to Protect Consumers – DC Journal

April 23, 2024
Once considered a dead policy issue, the Federal Trade Commission’s “Funeral Rule” is back in the headlines.
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Younger People Are Planning Their Own Composting Funerals in Washington

April 23, 2024
Today's hottest Earth Day activity is planning to turn your dead body into compost Recently, I logged onto a video call to plan my own funeral.
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Eco-friendly burials a 'grassroots movement' on the rise

April 22, 2024
Before Ruth Laskowski died of skin cancer, she asked to be buried as naturally as possible.
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‘It Smells Like Earth’: Inside the Eco-Minded World of Human Composting

April 22, 2024
After eons of burial and cremation being the only options, a new process is giving grieving families - and those contemplating their own death - a new path A new alternative to burial or cremation: Inside one of the human composting vessels at the Recompos...
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