“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18 (ESV) A pastor can expect painful moments on any given day that can last for long periods. I can recall feeling the stress of a...

Georgia Sen. Rick Williams says his measure approving of human corpse composting, is important for community safety, for the dignity of the deceased STATEGeorgia legislature passes bill to compost human corpsesTy TagamiCapitol Beat News ServiceAI-assisted summaryThe Georgia legislature passed a...

Georgia Sen. Rick Williams says his measure approving of human corpse composting, is important for community safety, for the dignity of the deceased STATEGeorgia legislature passes bill to compost human corpsesTy TagamiCapitol Beat News ServiceAI-assisted summaryThe Georgia legislature passed a...

Education Alabama’s colleges offer some non-traditional career training programs From funeral services to ambulance operators, Alabama's community colleges have a variety of programs to fit industry's needs By Gail Allyn Short - April 1, 2025 Venus Smith is the program...

I know I have certain responsibilities I just can't do it. (Getty Images) By R. Eric Thomas Dear Eric: My beautiful best friend/daughter passed away from breast cancer seven months ago. I was her caregiver for almost three years and...

Approximately 170,000 people die every day around the world - that's around 62 million deaths in 2024 alone. The cumulative effect of this has led to what has been termed a "burial crisis", with most urban areas where burial remains...

Dying in Wyoming can be expensive for those left behind, but how expensive depends on a wide range of choices. It could cost nothing, as it’s legal to Everyone dies, and nobody has a choice in the matter. After death,...

March is Women’s History Month, and on this final day, New York State Sen. Monica R. Martinez has announced she has recognized 11 extraordinary female leaders for their contributions to the Fourth Senatorial District. “The Fourth Senatorial District has been...

Approximately 170,000 people die every day around the world - that's around 62 million deaths in 2024 alone. The cumulative effect of this has led to what has been termed a "burial crisis", with most urban areas where burial remains...