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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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Are there really five stages of grief?

April 08, 2024
Counsellor Georgina Sturmer helps dissect the well known grief theory, and explains why the grieving process is not linear or something we need to 'complete' Grief, in all its complexities, is a part of many people's lives, or an inevitability of the futu...
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The Death Cafe Phenomenon, Normalizing Death and Grief, Comes To Somerville

April 05, 2024
The Death Cafe Phenomenon comes to Somerville, a communal space that normalizes conversations about death and grief Photo: Jay Willett/WBZ NewsRadio SOMERVILLE Mass.
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'Fake live stream scammers targeted my dad's funeral'

April 05, 2024
Emma Johnstone says fraudsters attempted to steal money from mourners via a bogus live stream.
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Green burials: Growing interest in natural funerals prompts St. Peter cemetery plan

April 05, 2024
For two years, Joel Rimstad eyed a small historic cemetery a mile north of St.
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MoCo’s first natural cemetery connects loved ones to nature

April 04, 2024
Organizers hope to open Reflection Park in Cloverly in the Silver Spring area to offer green burial services When Basil Eldadah’s father, Adnan, died in 2012, his body was wrapped in a cloth shroud to honor his request for a simple burial.
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Last responder takes care of herself so she can be a "voice for the deceased"

April 04, 2024
Local News Last responder takes care of herself so she can be a "voice for the deceased" By Jennifer Mayerle April 3, 2024 / 5:30 PM CDT / CBS Minnesota How a death investigator deals with the cost of gunfire How a death investigator deals with the ...
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7 Misconceptions About Funerals

April 04, 2024
We’re laying some common myths about funerals to rest in the latest episode of Misconceptions 7 Misconceptions About Funerals From funeral homes only using hearses to transport bodies to having to wear black to a memorial service, we’re laying some commo...
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AI Ghosts: Shaping the future of grief tech

April 04, 2024
Leaving behind an 'AI clone' is no longer the realm of science fiction.
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‘Green burials’ catch on in Michigan. Cemetery controversy follows

April 03, 2024
Green burial, or burying the dead without toxic embalming chemicals or non-biodegradable materials, is growing more popularThere are now at least 16 Michigan cemeteries offering green burial, with more in the worksThe industry’s expansion is sparking debat...
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How to Help a Child Cope with Loss and Grief | University Hospitals

April 03, 2024
How to Help a Child Cope with Loss and Grief April 02, 2024 When a loved one dies, it’s a sad and difficult time for the whole family.
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