U.S. Army veteran Eldon Baker didn't want a traditional funeral service. It seemed the local Vietnam vet and recipient of a ...

Family and friends of a beloved pub regular gathered at his old watering hole to say their last goodbyes. Terry Riley, 75, ...

The National Funeral Directors Association says the cremation rate in the United States could potentially exceed 80 percent ...

British Columbia's government helps to pay families who can't afford funeral costs, but those who offer the services say the funding isn't enough and could mean the demise of rural operators. The ...

The cost of living crisis has been making headlines for years, with households feeling the pinch in their pockets in the moment. However, the cost of dying has been following a similar trend but many ...

Hathaway Home for Funerals said funeral trends are changing, with more people opting for non-traditional services. Here's how ...

Of Margate. Formerly of Inverell, NSW. Passed away peacefully, aged 100 years. Much loved Mum of Eileen, Allan, Robert & Kathleen. Loved Nanna & Great Nanna. Funeral service to take place on Friday ...

A contentious funeral dispute has paralysed plans for Ghanaian highlife icon Daddy Lumba, as legal motions and traditional ...

Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit, who supervised royal projects to help the rural poor, preserve traditional craft-making and ...

Despite cultural barriers, environmental bodies and government agencies are exploring alternatives to cremation.

Sacramento may be running out of burial space. One private plan aims to add options — but faces zoning and state oversight.