Most modern caskets and coffins are ridiculously expensive. On average, a box for disposing of a deceased human will cost between $2000 and $5000, with some exceeding $15,000. Why are coffins and...

Attending a funeral is challenging enough without even considering what to wear. Some traditions have certain permitted clothes, while others only allow clothes of a certain color. However, there’s...

The loss of a family member or friend can be a really tough time for all of us. Even if you didn’t know the deceased, you might need to express condolences to loved ones that you do know. Whether...

An article published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine brought up an interesting point: do you still wear black to a funeral if the memorial is being streamed over Zoom? The question does...

Funerals are hard enough, but when we have to plan them for our loved ones, it can be overwhelming. Between the big decisions and smaller details, there are a lot of arrangements to be made before...

Regardless of claims to divine right to rule, royals are still mortal, and like all mortals, they will eventually die. But their station gives them the privilege of more elaborate funerals. What is a...