Cremation is now the most common burial choice in the U.S., but it’s not always what most people actually want. It’s often ...

At the base of a granite hill in northern Malawi, beneath a rock overhang that has sheltered people for millennia, ...

After a loved one’s passing, a reputable Capital Region funeral home can help you through the difficult next steps.

From saving money to saving the planet, more families are choosing flexible, eco-friendly ways to say final goodbyes.

The question of cremation versus burial in Judaism is not merely a matter of tradition or preference; it reflects a deeply ...

One out of every two Americans chose cremation over burial in 2016, according to newly released industry figures, the first time the cremation rate reached 50% in the U.S. The nation’s embrace of ...

Jewish law is unequivocal: the dead must be buried in the earth, and cremation is not permitted.

According to the Cremation Association of North America (CANA), 56 percent of Americans who died in 2020 were cremated. That's more than twice the rate two decades ago. From The Washington Post: ...

Medicare does not cover the costs associated with cremation or other funeral and burial services. The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers a one-time payment of $255 that can be put toward ...

A Walnut Creek family is demanding answers after they said their loved one was cremated without notifying them first. The ...

After Moira Cathleen Delaney was diagnosed with an aggressive form of intestinal cancer, her thoughts eventually turned to ...

The Vatican has issued new guidelines recommending that the cremated remains of Catholics be buried in cemeteries, rather than scattered or kept at home. "Following the most ancient Christian ...