There are many concerns when it comes to cremation, including costs, disposal or non-disposal of the ashes, and now, its creation of pollution. These concerns

Traditional funerals, in the form of cremation, embalming, and burial, are now giving way to new alternatives with the emergence of new funeral startups that aim to

For nearly two decades, cremation rates have been steadily growing in the U.S. and Canada. Throughout 2019, though, various forms of cremation and alternative disposition

Recently covered by ConnectingDirector’s writer Diana Ionescu, Japan’s housing crisis is nothing new–however, most may not make the connection to the housing crisis that’s not

Recently covered by Connecting Directors, the State of California has filed a lawsuit against the Neptune Society. California’s State Attorney General Xavier Becerra and three

Ryan Thogmartin is the owner and CEO of DISRUPT Media. DISRUPT Media is a full-service creative agency built for the now. They partner with death

The Cremation Association of North America partnered with Homesteaders Life Company to conduct a cremation motivations study, offering seven key insights to audiences in Phoenix

For many, keeping the remains of their loved one or pet can be healing. But it can also be a source of disconnect. This is

Bereaved families living in Australia’s New South Wales will have full access to funeral home prices beginning in February 2020. This is similar to the

The true aftermath of a loss is often in the day-to-day. It’s in the simple, ordinary things, like finding a belonging of the person you

Advance planning is just that—an advanced planning of your funeral and memorial service. Our life’s most important events require responsibility and preplanning to ensure success,

From the Southeast Asian country of Laos, which borders Thailand and Vietnam, originates the Laotian funeral, a memorial service full of tradition and honor. During