Many people today want to commit their remains to rejuvenating the planet. But are these green deaths just greenwashing? ‘When I consider the short duration of my life,’ wrote the 17th-century French mathematician and philosopher Blaise Pascal, ‘I am frightened.’...

LOCALNew PR firm, fundraiser, sweet treats and safety upgrades - In The Know 1-11Kathy LaughlinMarketplace GreenvilleJan. 12, 2026, 10:53 a.m. ETAI-assisted summaryPR executive Kate White Little has launched a new communications firm in her hometown of Greenville.The Mauldin Police and...

NYC families need 3-5 days for death certificates. Death Certificate NYC: Family Member's Guide offers step-by-step help for Manhattan, Bronx, and beyond Home Breaking Navigating Death Certificates in NYC: A Family Guide Navigating Death Certificates in NYC: A Family Guide...

Tuscarawas Library, funeral home partner for advance planning program The Tuscarawas County Public Library System has partnered with Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home to offer programs focused on advance funeral planning. Advance Planning Coordinator Nick Alleshouse will discuss the value of prearrangement...

Indiana legislators file timely bills, from mid-census redistricting to no masks in publicAlexandra Kukulka, Maya Wilkins, Post-Tribune (Merrillville, Ind.)Sat, January 10, 2026 at 9:06 PM UTC9 min read Indiana legislators filed bills that relate to timely matters, from mid-census redistricting...

This story combines family memories with a modern twist on death care, highlighting human composting and unique cremation practices that resonate with today's values New NJ law is one of the coolest, and creepiest, everJeff DeminskiJeff DeminskiPublished: January 10, 2026Photo...