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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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PROGRESS 2024: Love Funeral Home welcomes 'personalization' of funeral services

April 03, 2024
Since opening in 1935, Love Funeral Home has remained family-owned and operated throughout five generations, offering traditional funeral services and a "high standard of quality," said Lindsey Jenkins, a funeral director and embalmer at the funeral home.
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Honoring unclaimed children in Des Moines

April 03, 2024
DES MOINES, Iowa - Step inside Hamilton's Funeral Home and the weight of what happens there hits you.
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Ask Rusty: How do survivor benefits work for a married couple?

April 03, 2024
Dear Rusty: How does Social Security handle the death of one spouse?
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More bodies are going unclaimed in Sarasota, medical examiner says

April 02, 2024
Economy / Business Community News Collaborative The CNC produces journalism on a variety of topics in Sarasota, Manatee and DeSoto counties for about a dozen media partners including newspapers, radio and television stations and magazines.
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Stop using occupational licensing to silence speech

April 02, 2024
Private investigators visit crime scenes, handle firearms, and conduct surveillance.
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Anderson retires after 34 years in funeral service

April 02, 2024
Many people aren’t able to pursue their passions through their career.
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Ask Amy: My friend is still grieving the death of their husband and it’s become a bit creepy

April 02, 2024
In today's Ask Amy column, Amy Dickinson responds to someone who is bothered by how their friend is grieving the loss of their husband.Dreamstime Dear Amy: I have a friend whose husband died suddenly more than eight years ago.
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The ultimate green burial? Human composting lets you replenish the earth after death

April 02, 2024
Soylent Green for real … Click the link below the picture .
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Navigating Grief with EMDR Therapy

April 02, 2024
Navigating Grief with EMDR Therapy Memories of my husband's death led me to try EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and here is what I learned.
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More Bodies Are Going Unclaimed in Sarasota County, Medical Examiner Says

March 28, 2024
Grave markers are seen at Hopewell Memorial Park, one of the oldest cemeteries in Sarasota and the city’s original paupers field, where indigent bodies were buried before cremation became common practice.
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