Clad in a sleeveless leather top that clings like Saran Wrap, a black belt with silver metal eyelets, and shorts that look two sizes too small, veteran rocker Carla Harvey wriggles, shimmies, headbangs, and bounces around the tiny stage of...

MANCHESTER, Conn. (WJAR) - A relatively new method of disposition is growing in popularity in Southern New England, despite not yet being legal in either Rhode Island or Massachusetts. It's called alkaline hydrolysis, more commonly known as either Aquamation or...

How to understand grief, according to mental health experts. Grief takes many forms. From lost loved ones to life-changing injuries, it can make us feel numbly - even agonizingly - frozen in place. For anyone grieving, one question often lingers:...

A new 'Ask Us Anything' podcast episode digs into how human bodies can be turned into nutrient-rich soil Tell us: What do you want to happen to your body after you die? Image: Popular Science Get the Popular Science daily...

In the contemporary healthcare landscape, the quality of end-of-life care is garnering significant attention, particularly as societies grapple with aging populations and chronic illnesses. An in-depth study conducted by Pokpalagon et al. sheds light on this poignant issue, examining the...

Community CornerCheshire Resident Named New President Of National Funeral Directors AssociationPresident of his family-owned funeral homes, he is also a retired firefighter and currently volunteers with the Cheshire Fire Department.Vincent Salzo, Patch StaffPosted Wed, Nov 12, 2025 at 11:26 pm...

Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory was founded in 1961 by Julia Schriver’s paternal grandparents, Mary and Ray Schriver NEWSWhat's it like to be a funeral director in Aberdeen?Ashley OpinaSpecial to the Aberdeen News When people would ask 10-year-old Julia Schriver...

A Unit of the Technical College System of Georgia providing over 120 programs of study, as well as workforce development and continuing education programs, GED, adult literacy services, and more OTC Alumna Hannah Bugos wins National Restorative Art Award Posted...