A group is working to make sure the next crop of leaders in the funeral business can prevent big corporations from taking over Is the future of the funeral business at risk of dying? Not if one organization can help...

Our family is navigating deep grief a second time. In January, my granddaughter, Holly, was gathered into the arms of Jesus after only two weeks on earth-almost to the minute. Once again my children are plunged beneath the flood of...

An Iowa couple ran into a wedding day hiccup when the judge scheduled to marry them didn’t show up, but love and a quick phone call found a way From burying to marrying: Funeral home director officiates wedding after judge...

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at McMaster chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus. Losing a loved one in the middle of any post-secondary year really guts you in ways...

I’ve seen it countless times. In families, work places, even among circles of friends-when death comes knocking, there’s always someone who believes they must be “the strong one.” Someone who takes it upon themselves to hold everything together, to make...

Recently I found myself sitting next to someone I didn’t know well on the first anniversary of her son’s death. What to say? “I know this is a difficult day,” I offered. She looked at me, startled then said, “Thank...

Music has a unique way of expressing what words sometimes cannot. At a funeral, it can offer comfort, evoke treasured memories, and set the emotional tone for the ceremony. Whether it brings gentle tears or quiet smiles, the right music...