The faint scent lingering around ancient Egyptian mummies may hold far more information than previously imagined. By analyzing airborne chemical compounds released from embalmed remains, researchers ...

For decades, the Leak family and the Jacksons were “intertwined.” Now, the family behind the long-time funeral business is tasked with planning and executing Jackson’s services and handling his ...

A woman in Australia decided to become a mortician after attending her grandmother's funeral and seeing her 'gray and waxy' ...

Some people say that death is the most natural thing in the world. It sure doesn’t feel that way when you’re flipping through ...

Human composting has become popular among people who want an eco-friendly end. Should Ohio legalize it?

Family comes to visit in this terrifying The Mortuary Assistant exclusive clip for this movie, based on the video game of the same name. The Mortuary Assistant is now playing in theaters and streaming ...

From the ashes of loved ones exploding in the sky to Burning Man-style send-offs, Australia’s $2bn funeral industry is transforming in radical ways as families hunt for bespoke paths to say goodbye at ...

New legislation would permit the natural organic reduction of human remains in Ohio and open the door for a growing industry ...

THE University of the West Indies (The UWI) currently has 62 applications from individuals who’ve formally indicated their desire to donate their bodies to science upon death. Jamaicans are warming to ...

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A new Ohio Senate bill would authorize natural organic reduction for humans after death -- also called human composting -- a process through which human remains are naturally converted into soil.

Scores of people bade a tearful adieu, as the final journey of veteran Communist leader and CPI Stalwart, centenarian R Nallakannu, who died at the age of 101 due to old age-related problems, began on ...