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 ...

Delaware lawmakers are considering a bill to allow the cremation of unclaimed or indigent remains, as public spaces run low.

Nearly two-thirds of Americans now opt for cremation – a figure that has been steadily increasing over five decades. On the surface, that proportion tells a simple story: The nation has embraced ...

Are coins on a headstone random, or do they have a larger symbolic meaning? We got to the bottom of this mystery.

A mortician has shared details of Disney theme park fans who have illegally scattered their loved ones' ashes at Disneyland ...

Your carbon footprint doesn’t end when you die. Conventional death practices like embalming, cremation and getting buried in a casket can have significant environmental and climate impacts.

Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is one of the most difficult experiences a family can face. For many people, pets are more ...

The building of a state-of-the-art crematorium is officially complete at Albany Rural Cemetery; a milestone leaders said will ...

Funeral services can be full of hidden fees and unexpected complications. Here’s why you should make your burial plans and ...

Registering the death – a legal obligation - is free…but obtaining the actual death certificate (which you’ll likely need for ...

A Walnut Creek family is demanding answers after they said their loved one was cremated without notifying them first. The family said they had one simple request: To be notified before the cremation, ...