Latest Death customs Stories
NEW YORK, April 21 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Sea-Urn" was introduced at a Funeral Convention in San Antonio, Texas and received rave reviews by industry leaders. Sea-Urn has a uniquely patented design that allows for cremated remains to be disposed of in water, and features time release. For many families, scattering at sea is an emotional and fitting tribute. "Unfortunately, that tribute can be spoiled by high winds or rough seas, resulting in the cremated remains blowing back into the vessel...
PITTSBURGH, April 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Matthews International Corporation (Nasdaq: MATW) today announced its acquisition of Reynoldsville Casket Company ("Reynoldsville"). Reynoldsville, which is headquartered in Reynoldsville, Pennsylvania, is a manufacturer and distributor of caskets primarily in the Northeast region of the United States. Terms of the transaction were not immediately disclosed. Reynoldsville reported sales of approximately $13 million in calendar 2009. Joseph...
LAS VEGAS, April 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Since the only things certain in life are death and taxes, Funeralwise.com is offering to ease the burden with free funeral planning and "tax rebates" of up to $500 to individuals who register on their website. "Death and taxes are two certainties we all wish we could avoid. People are forced to think about taxes at least once a year, but they can avoid thinking about their mortality almost indefinitely. Yet there are many good reasons why people should do...
In the ruins of a city that was once Rome's neighbor, archaeologists last summer found a 1,000-pound lead coffin.Who or what is inside is still a mystery, said Nicola Terrenato, the University of Michigan professor of classical studies who leads the project"”the largest American dig in Italy in the past 50 years.The sarcophagus will soon be transported to the American Academy in Rome, where engineers will use heating techniques and tiny cameras in an effort to gain insights about the...
CINCINNATI, March 12 /PRNewswire/ -- People dealing with the loss of a loved one can find support by visiting absentFriends.com, a social media Web site that brings together those sharing the grieving experience. On the site, visitors will find practical tools and emotional outlets for their grief. absentFriends.com helps the bereaved understand the grief process, express their own grief, find assistance in funeral planning and set up a free memorial site to commemorate a loved one. "We...
WASHINGTON, March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- What do a President's rider-less horse saddle, Rosa Parks' quiet act of defiance, and Abraham Lincoln's casket have in common? They're all part of Reflections: The American Funeral, an exhibit that is drawing crowds with its educational exploration of funeral customs and commemoration of veterans and others who serve our country in a 53' mobile museum. The mobile museum is appearing in association with the National Funeral Directors Association Advocacy...
BALTIMORE, Md., March 3 /PRNewswire/ -- What do a President's rider-less horse saddle, Rosa Park's quiet act of defiance, and Abraham Lincoln's casket have in common? They're all part of an exhibit that is drawing crowds with its educational exploration of funeral customs and commemoration of veterans and others who serve our country in a 53' mobile museum. Reflections: The American Funeral is spread out across 1,000 sq. ft. of thoughtful display areas: "Arlington National Cemetery" honors...
Researchers examined 348 burial urns to learn that about a fifth of the children were prenatal at death, indicating that young Carthaginian children were cremated and interred in ceremonial urns regardless of cause of deathA study led by University of Pittsburgh researchers could finally lay to rest the millennia-old conjecture that the ancient empire of Carthage regularly sacrificed its youngest citizens. An examination of the remains of Carthaginian children revealed that most infants...
BOULDER, Colo., Feb. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Creating a convenient one-stop shop for eco-friendly home & garden, office and building products, Ellie's Eco Home Store opened its doors for sustainable business in November 2008. Today, Ellie's announces a partnership with Natural Transitions, a local non-profit resource, and Nature's Casket, a manufacturer of eco-friendly caskets made from Colorado beetle-kill pine. "In a typical 10-acre section of cemetery, the grounds contain enough coffin...
BATESVILLE, Ind., Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Batesville Casket Company, the leader in the funeral service industry, launched its ObitLink online obituary offering today giving funeral homes access to the largest nationally networked obituary system. Batesville's ObitLink was developed through a partnership with Legacy.com, whose network of 900-plus newspaper obituary sites is the most popular online destination for obituary information. With more than 14 million visitors each month...
