In a recent study published in the Journal of Archaeological Science, Wanyue Zhao and her colleagues used volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to analyze the composition of scents given off by mummies ...

Arthur C Towner Ltd is urging the funeral sector to accelerate its approach to environmental responsibility, calling for ...

The National Museum of Funeral History in Houston, Texas, takes a subject most of us avoid and transforms it into an ...

Published in the Journal of Archaeological Science, the study assessed 35 balm and bandage samples from 19 mummies dating ...

New Hampshire's first natural burial ground, Oliverian Everlasting Burial Ground, offering an eco-friendly alternative to traditional cemeteries.

Green burials appeal to families who want lower costs, fewer sales tactics, and a simpler, more honest goodbye.

Aromatherapy has a rich history spanning across countries and continents. It is a practice of using natural plant extracts to support both physical and mental well-being. People have used aromatic ...

Here’s something you probably never expected to add to your Texas bucket list: a museum entirely dedicated to funerals that’s actually a blast to visit. The National Museum of Funeral History in ...

Fresno County officials say they were “shocked” to learn that compost made from human remains was being spread on public land ...

Archaeologists working at Tuna el-Gebel in Minya, Egypt, uncovered an extensive catacomb containing millions of mummified ibises. The site, part of an ancient necropolis, dates primarily to the Late ...

A new natural burial ground in Silver Spring is expanding access to more sustainable practices in Maryland’s funeral industry.