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Funerals and Burial Customs
We look at some of the funerals and burial customs of the past and present.
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How Obituaries Went from Dry Death Notices to Tributes to Truth
Obituaries do more than just let the world know someone died. They're a chance to pay tribute to someone, advocate for a cause or even settle a score.
Military Funerals Give Service Members and Families One Final Salute
Military funeral honors, involving a flag presentation and the playing of taps, can be very meaningful to the families of loved ones who served in the U.S. military. Who is eligible and how do you request these honors?
Ghana's Fantasy Coffins Are to Die For
Many Ghanians honor their dead by burying them in vibrant works of art made by skillful master carpenters. These fantasy coffins are shaped like everything from elaborate fish and lions to limos and even sneakers.
'Scatter Days' Get Uncle Joe's Ashes Out of the Closet
Several crematoriums around the U.S. are holding days when people may scatter ashes of loved ones on the grounds of the funeral home – or otherwise dispose of them – for free.
Do You Have to Pull Over for a Funeral Procession?
Few rules on funeral processions are enshrined in law; most are just customs. But that doesn't mean you should break them.
Funerals Have Changed Since the 1960s. Here's How
A tombstone that features the deceased hobbies? Sure. A personalized playlist playing during the celebration of life? Check. Yep, the business of death isn't quite so gloomy anymore.
State-funded Funerals: What Happens to the Unclaimed Dead?
Cities have protocols for making sure everyone — even the nameless — has an eternal resting place.
Flameless Cremation Provides Alternative to Burial
More people are opting for cremation over traditional burials and in some states they can choose a water cremation.
Can You Bury Someone in Your Backyard?
Depending on which state you live in, you may be able to bury your loved ones in your garden. But there are some things to think about.
10 Muslim Funeral Traditions
Coping with the loss of a friend or family member is difficult, no matter what your faith. All religions have funeral rites and traditions for dealing with death, and Islam is no different. What are some Muslim funeral traditions?
How Sky Burial Works
If you don't live amid the soaring peaks of the Himalayas, you may not have heard of this unique human burial practice. So, how does sky burial work?
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