SOUTHWEST IOWA – Schmidt Family Funeral Homes co-owner Graydon Schmidt said being able to give people that feeling of “home,” and the appreciation that he gets from his customers keep him motivated to do his job. “You know, the best...

MOST SHARED Grief-stricken, a woman is comforted by a stranger on the subway : NPR admin 10 hours ago 0 2 minutes read X Tumblr Reddit VKontakte Odnoklassniki Pocket Maureen Futtner remembers a brief, meaningful conversation with a stranger during...

Grieving parents often face the additional challenge of trying to help their surviving children process the death of a sibling. While there are many factors that influence how a particular child understands and works through his or her grief, age...

Beneath the sweeping canopy of century-old trees and towering monuments, Forest Home Cemetery celebrated its 175th anniversary on June 25. The evening gala featured a keynote address by celebrated historian John Gurda, who has spent decades chronicling Milwaukee’s past. He...

Heartbroken after my Brother passed away last year I researched “Human Composting”. He loved so much in life , including his plants , garden , the ocean, lakes , rivers friends and family. This was a way he could continue...

Actively processing grief through gardening: Healing Garden planted at Endless Mountainsby Samantha DuranteSunday, Jul 6th 2025The vinyard invites the community to add an engraved brick to their memorial path in the garden.jpgFALLS, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) - A garden made with...

Forgoing life insurance has far-reaching financial implications for your loved ones. Fortunately, coverage often costs less than you might expect From covering the cost of funeral and burial services to contributing to your child’s college fund in your absence, the...

A new report indicates large disparities in coverage based on income, age, race and other factors Nearly half of Americans don't have a life insurance policy, according to a new study, with wide disparities based on age, gender, income and...