Tag Archives: Burial

After the Psyche Escapes

A look at burial customs in Ancient Greece

Ancient Greeks believed that at the moment of death, the psyche, or human spirit, left the body with the final exhalation. With this last little breath, the soul separated from the body, but lived on, unencumbered by its mortal form. In Plato’s … Continue reading

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“Cremation or Burial? A Jewish View” by Doron Kornbluth

A case advocating burial over the increasingly popular practice of cremation

Modern society tends to prefer cremation: it is perceived as cheaper than a burial, more environmentally sound, and, well, just more hip. To the contemporary person, “the idea of scattering ashes seems a eco-friendly alternative” to burial. The idea of … Continue reading

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The Funeral That Took 530 Years

A king of England is getting a proper burial for the first time this week

He died in 1485, but King Richard III is finally getting his own funeral. It took 530 years after his death in battle for the former ruler to have a proper burial. The king’s story is an unusual one. In … Continue reading

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South Korean “Death Beads” — Replacing Burial?

With burial plots hard to come by, a new end-of-life tradition rises in South Korea

As land for funeral plots in South Korea becomes harder to come by, locals are turning to a new burial alternative: the funeral bead. The idea is to cremate a loved one, but to have their cremation ashes turned into … Continue reading

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Ancient Greece’s Burial Traditions

Exploring the Ancient Greek's funeral traditions and ideas of death

Ancient Greeks are known for many things: their poems, their plays, their mythology, their philosophers and the Olympics. Some things that aren’t as well known include their burial practices. Ancient Greeks believed in gods and the afterlife, funerals were an important … Continue reading

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Planning for End of Life: Final Care After Death

Planning for death is overwhelming. We asked home funeral professional Sally Shannon for insight into your after-death options.

3 Tips for Understanding Your After-Death Options: One of the most important things to consider during your end of life planning is the final care you will receive after death. Home funeral expert Sally Shannon gave us a few tips … Continue reading

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