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Tag Archives: The New York Times
Body Transportation is Less Regulated Than You Might Think
In some states, transportation of bodies only requires a driver's license
If you live in Pennsylvania or New Jersey and own a car, you could start a new career transporting bodies to funeral homes or crematoriums — all it takes is a valid driver’s license. The New York Times points out … Continue reading
Should Healthcare Costs Be More Transparent?
A Missouri petitioner wants hospitals to change how they approach medical bills
Your loved one wakes up in the middle of the night with excruciating pain. Like most people, you immediately drive him or her to the hospital without a second thought. Working all night, the doctors in the emergency room run tests and … Continue reading
Should You Shield Children from Thinking About Their Own Deaths?
Three teenagers talk to their families about how they want to die
Parents of terminally ill children have a tough decision to make: to talk about funeral plans with their child or to shield them from the idea completely. It’s not an easy decision. When the child is a teenager who has … Continue reading