Relatives of a man who died of heart problems are suing a Montebello mortuary, saying they were “horrified” that the embalming was done so poorly that liquid was oozing from the decedent’s face during ...

Relatives of a man who died of heart problems are suing a Montebello mortuary, saying they were “horrified” that the embalming was done so poorly that liquid was oozing from the decedent’s face during ...

Sen. Rick Williams, a Milledgeville Republican, presents SB 239, which would remove the requirement that funeral directors be licensed in embalming in order to work in Georgia, on Feb. 5, 2026, in ...

BURLINGTON, Iowa (AP) -- A Burlington funeral home and one of its employees have been fined by the state for embalming a body before getting the family's permission.

WAYNE — Barndt Funeral Home has been family owned for 65 years, and that isn’t likely to change in the immediate future.

The cost of saying goodbye is climbing. Here are some alternatives to traditional burials — and what to do when you can't ...

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

Although the Wichmann family is no longer part of the business, the Wichmann name is still known in the Fox Valley.

Sometimes, you need a place that understands and guides you during difficult times. These Capital Region funeral homes have earned their places on this list by offering the trust and compassion needed ...

An Embalmer and Postmortem Reconstruction Specialist has opened up about his mindset towards the 'fear of death' and what he wants for his body.

Kuperman Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Narwhal Kyle Moore was “the quintessential tree-hugger,” his father says. He was dedicated to shoreline conservation; he held a belief that people are ...

Do you go the cremation route? What about human composting or a green burial? What’s the easiest option? But then, what’s the best option for planet Earth? If you want your last act on Earth to also ...