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In death, he'll set an example Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:32PMSoon after Dr. Clark Wang found out he might be dying, he decided to give the Earth a parting gift: a casket made of untreated wood salvaged from an old chicken coop.
Funeral Director Who Plundered Estates Is Found Guilty Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 10:06AMRiley and bookkeeper face two years in prison HARTFORD — A funeral home director accused of stealing the assets of dead people as he removed their bodies from their homes was convicted Thursday of a host of larceny charges and faces two years in prison.
N.C. funeral home accused of leaving body in hearse for more than a week Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 10:29AMGRAHAM — A Graham funeral home director is being investigated by the state after a decomposing body was found last week in a hearse that was parked under a shade tree for more than a week. David B. Lawson, owner of David B. Lawson Mortuary at 115...
Mortician investigated after body discovered Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:07PMMortician investigated after body discovered - GRAHAM â€” A Graham funeral home director is being
RURAL ROUTES: With death came fame for 'Old Bill' Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 11:06PMGARDEN CITY - Folks came far and wide to see him, the man they called "Old Bill." They woul ...
Growing Muslim population fuels need for special cemeteries Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 11:24AMGrowing Muslim population fuels need for special cemeteries By Beth Hawkins | Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010 MinnPost/Beth Hawkins Seeing a need for culturally sensitive Muslim funeral and burial customs, the Minnesota Islamic Cemetery Association was formed. Muslim burial rites, in contrast to the traditional American funeral, are very simple.
It's time for Louisiana to slam the lid on its casket rules: Jarvis DeBerry Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 7:09AMYou can't really understand Louisiana's laws barring a non-mortician from casket making unless you first contemplate the law regulating the use of the word "interior designer" and the decades-long embarrassment that required aspiring florists to make a pass-or-fail arrangement to...
Ultimate green burial, says hot water body company Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 2:31AMAustralians who perish the thought of ending up six feet under or incinerated will soon have a new option to contemplate - a watery grave. read more
Ultimate green burial, says funeral director Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 1:21AMSYDNEY - Australians who perish the thought of ending up six feet under or incinerated will soon have a new option to contemplate - a watery grave.A newly registered company based in Victoria is claiming to be the first in the...
Ultimate green burial, says funeral director Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 12:08AMAustralians who perish the thought of ending up six feet under or incinerated will soon have a new option to contemplate - a watery grave.
County Council seeks probe of medical examiner's office Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 1:51AMEVERETT — Questions about staff turnover, working relationships with funeral homes and the treatment of bodies at the Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office merit a review by an independent, third party, County Council Chairman Dave Gossett said.
County Council seeks probe of medical examiner's office Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 1:02AMEVERETT — Questions about staff turnover, working relationships with funeral homes and the treatment of bodies at the Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office merit a review by an independent, third party, County Council Chairman Dave Gossett said.
County Council seeks probe of medical examiner's office Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 12:51AMEVERETT — Questions about staff turnover, working relationships with funeral homes and the treatment of bodies at the Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office merit a review by an independent, third party, County Council Chairman Dave Gossett said.
County Council seeks probe of medical examiner's office Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 12:32AMEVERETT — Questions about staff turnover, working relationships with funeral homes and the treatment of bodies at the Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office merit a review by an independent, third party, County Council Chairman Dave Gossett said.
A fitting end for Buddy Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 12:00AMPet owners look for a more human approach to sending off the family’s furry best friend in style.
County Council seeks probe of medical examiner's office Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 11:42PMEVERETT — Questions about staff turnover, working relationships with funeral homes and the treatment of bodies at the Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office merit a review by an independent, third party, County Council Chairman Dave Gossett said.
County Council seeks probe of medical examiner's office Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 11:32PMEVERETT — Questions about staff turnover, working relationships with funeral homes and the treatment of bodies at the Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office merit a review by an independent, third party, County Council Chairman Dave Gossett said.
County Council seeks probe of medical examiner's office Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 10:42PMEVERETT — Questions about staff turnover, working relationships with funeral homes and the treatment of bodies at the Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office merit a review by an independent, third party, County Council Chairman Dave Gossett said.
Findlay Courier: State shuts down Findlay funeral home Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 9:31AMThe state Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors said the funeral home "presents a danger of immediate and serious harm to the public."
State shuts down Findlay funeral home Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 12:12AMThe state ordered Routson Funeral Chapel in Findlay to close immediately Monday and suspended Director Gregory J. Routson's licenses on a multitude of professional and personal charges, including mishandling a corpse, misappropriating funds, operating an unsanitary embalming area, and drug abuse.
Day in the Life: Dealing with death on a daily basis Thursday, June 10, 2010 @ 7:07PMMONMOUTH — Anytime a loved one dies, arrangements must be made quickly. At the same time it's a stressful period for families who often aren't ready to let go. Funeral directors John D. Turnbull and Trevor Davies must always remain respectful and understanding while moving toward a goal — planning the funeral.
Prepaid funerals: frugal to the end Thursday, June 10, 2010 @ 12:17PMWith funeral expenses on the rise, find out how to go about prepaying for funeral costs, and whether it's right for you.
Prepaid funerals: frugal to the end Thursday, June 10, 2010 @ 12:13PMDid you know Costco sells caskets? They also carry a small selection of floral sprays made for caskets. © iStockphoto.com The choices for final burial arrangements are as varied as the people who choose them.
Oregon town approves green burials in city cemeteries Monday, May 24, 2010 @ 2:29PMASHLAND, Ore. — Ashland residents who want a greener burial for their loved ones no longer have to use a concrete vault.
Medical examiner’s autopsies scrutinized Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 10:09AMA TV report suggests mistreatment of bodies; an earlier survey of funeral homes was positive.
State inspectors make morbid discovery Thursday, May 6, 2010 @ 5:04AMA state board shut down a Riverdale Park funeral home Monday after inspectors discovered a pile of more than 40 bodies on a garage floor, according to suspension orders.
Body pile discovered in funeral home Thursday, May 6, 2010 @ 4:20AMChambers Funeral Home & Crematorium in Riverdale lost its license Monday after 40 bodies meant to be cremated were discovered in body bags piled on top of each other in the garage.
State inspectors make morbid discovery at crematory Wednesday, May 5, 2010 @ 1:32PMChambers Funeral Home & Crematorium in Riverdale lost its license Monday after 40 bodies meant to be cremated were discovered in body bags piled on top of each other in the basement.
Mortuary Cited For Improperly Storing Bodies Wednesday, May 5, 2010 @ 8:38AMAn investigation into a Maryland funeral home has uncovered dozens of body bags filled with human remains were simply thrown into a garage and left there.
Cremation costs fraction of a traditional funeral Sunday, May 2, 2010 @ 2:04AMHouses and automobiles are the biggest one-time purchases most consumers make, but funerals are often No. 3. That’s why, during these economic hard times, cremation is gaining in popularity.
Sales of the death men (part 3) Thursday, April 22, 2010 @ 12:08AMMorticians must learn to separate their work with the dead from the joys of life.
Anne Dilenschneider: Natural Burial is a Gentler Way to Leave Sunday, April 18, 2010 @ 2:50PMJane Hillhouse has been part of the movement to "green" the funeral industry since 1994. She learned about the natural burial movement when she was...
Slow economy hits funeral business as bereaved spend less to bury loved ones Sunday, April 18, 2010 @ 12:05AMThe economy has people cutting back on living expenses, and according to some local funeral homes, tightening their belts on expenses related to death as well.
'Curtains' Author Jokinen on Undertakers, Death, Corpses Tuesday, April 6, 2010 @ 3:40AMCanadian radio journalist Tom Jokinen took a job as an apprentice undertaker to get a deeper understanding of death. He recounts his story in his new book, Curtains: Adventures of an Undertaker-in-Training
Adventures of a Mortician Tuesday, April 6, 2010 @ 3:20AMCanadian radio journalist Tom Jokinen took a job as an apprentice undertaker in Winnipeg, Manitoba where he poked and prodded his way to a deeper understanding of death and recounts his story in his book Curtains
An insider's look at the dismal trade Saturday, March 27, 2010 @ 2:14PMNONFICTIONTom Jokinen spent a year as an undertaker-in-training, during which he developed a familiarity with death.
Good grief, a dying art needs preserving Saturday, March 27, 2010 @ 11:09AMEMBALMERS deal with death every day, allowing mourners to view the bodies of loved ones as they looked in life. They make bodies presentable for viewing and preserve them for movement across state and international borders or for interment in a mausoleum.
Is embalming a dying profession? Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 8:46PMThey deal with death every day, allowing mourners to view the bodies of loved ones as they looked in life.
Has embalming become a dying profession? Monday, March 22, 2010 @ 12:31AMThey deal with death every day, allowing mourners to view the bodies of loved ones as they looked in life.
New Bill Allows Dry Ice Public Viewings, Funerals Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:38PMAmidst all the talk of budget and spending cuts at the state capitol, there are also some more unusual bills that are being proposed.
Locals bear witness to crisis in Haiti Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 2:48PMOn Jan. 31, Alan MacKinnon flew to Haiti on a grim mission — to help bury the dead. But when the president of West Roxbury’s Gardens of Gethsemane Cemetery arrived in Port-au-Prince, he realized that much still needed be done for the survivors.
Eco-conscious rest easy going green eternally Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 3:48AMCemeteries and funeral homes across the USA are offering environmentally friendly burials featuring formaldehyde-free fluids for embalming and biodegradable caskets made of pine, wicker or even cardboard.
Green cemeteries offer express return to nature Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 2:14AMIf you’re living a green lifestyle, it turns out you can take it with you.
Eco-conscious rest easy going green eternally Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 12:54AMCemeteries and funeral homes across the USA are offering environmentally friendly burials featuring no formaldehyde and biodegradeable caskets.
Funeral Directors Association Comments On Mix-Up Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 8:45PMThe Colorado Funeral Directors Association has spoken out to try and reassure the public that mix-ups at mortuaries are not common occurrences. This comes after the Pipkin Mortuary buried the wrong body, mixing up the services for two deceased women with the same last name.
Nelson named Lacey mayor Friday, January 15, 2010 @ 8:36AMLACEY - The City Council appointed Tom Nelson as the city's 14th mayor Thursday night to preside over an elected body remade by last year's election.
Harold Warren gets house arrest, probation Monday, January 11, 2010 @ 2:36PMFormer Columbia funeral director Harold Warren Sr. was sentenced Monday to 60 days’ house arrest and five years of probation after pleading guilty to three charges of intentionally giving the wrong ashes to grieving families.
Franklin county funeral-cost losses to decrease Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 3:07AMMALONE — Funeral directors will lose less money than they have been when providing services to the poor in Franklin County next year.
H1N1 flu: The response and the new reality Sunday, December 27, 2009 @ 7:04AMOn April 26, Canada announced its first cases of swine flu -- two in B.C., and four in Nova Scotia among private school students home from a school trip to the Yucatan Peninsula.
'Green burials' gaining popularity Tuesday, November 24, 2009 @ 10:46AMWASHINGTON - Norma Hooks described laying her sister, Leona Miller, to rest in the Chesapeake Bay as a "wonderful experience."