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Holiday Travel with Cremated Remains

How to fly with your loved one’s ashes to any destination

There are many reasons why someone may want or need to travel with cremated remains this holiday season. Whether to retrieve, deliver, scatter, or celebrate, it is possible to bring them aboard a plane safely and securely. However, there are … Continue reading

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Veterans Day Can Be Bittersweet For Some — Here’s Why

On this special day, it's important to consider the complex emotions some veterans may face

Veterans Day is a time to honor those who have so bravely served the citizens of the United States. But this particular holiday can feel bittersweet for some veterans.

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China Pilots New Models for Digital Cemeteries

“Cyber cemeteries” gain traction in Beijing in the face of land scarcity and an aging population

As society grows more digitally oriented and the need to confront global challenges like urban land scarcity becomes more urgent, cemeteries in China are exploring the potential of full-scale digital cemeteries. These spaces include fully digital burial plots (featuring electronic … Continue reading

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Repurposed Funeral Homes Welcome New Life

Former funeral homes now house a myriad of businesses and social events

With the popularity of the home renovation show, “Ugliest House in America,” hosted by comedienne Retta, audiences are getting a look at former businesses turned into homes. Perhaps the most intriguing is the home of Noel and Renee Johnson in … Continue reading

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Are We Ready to See, Hear and Chat With Deceased Loved Ones Virtually Forever?

Grief tech promises digital immortality

New technology, most often dubbed “grief tech,” could help you or your loved one to live virtually forever. Texts, emails, voicemails, videos, and social media accounts grant us opportunities to maintain a connection with a person after they die. But … Continue reading

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Hospital-at-Home Programs Are Revolutionizing Patient Care

Hospital-at-home programs provide in-home care for the seriously ill

For years, the number of Americans dying at home has increased, eventually outpacing the number of people dying in hospitals. One in three Americans has experienced a family member dying at home within the past five years, and the awareness … Continue reading

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