No flowers – six alternative sympathy gifts Ideas for thoughtful sympathy and condolence gifts to send the bereaved as an alternative to funeral flowers #Bereavement
Read all about it: How online reviews are influencing our choices Online reviews written by consumers have become major influencers on our spending and buying decisions in the U.S. #News & Events
America’s bereaved families deserve support, says Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg Sheryl Sandberg has called on more U.S. employers to learn from Facebook’s bereavement policy #Bereavement
Grave goods: Famous people who were buried with unusual keepsakes Whisky, phones and cigars are among the objects buried in celebrity graves at their funeral ceremony #Tradition & Culture
Important rituals: How funerals help us grieve A detailed look at why death rituals have always been an important part of the way people deal with grief #Tradition & Culture
Think before you post: Social media etiquette after bereavement Expressing grief on Facebook or Twitter might be the new normal, but it helps to be mindful of others before hitting send #Bereavement
Fit for a president: The history of embalming A look at the practice of embalming, from its roots in ancient civilizations to modern day #Tradition & Culture
How to explain death to a child Children are curious by nature, so how can you answer their questions and help them cope with death? #Bereavement
Five things people going through bereavement wish you knew What does it feel like to lose someone close? We take a look at what grieving people want you to know #Bereavement
On the bucket list – Houston’s funeral museum A tourist attraction that’s all about funerals? Houston’s family-friendly National Museum of Funeral History is a hidden gem #Tradition & Culture
Death around the world: Day of the Dead, Mexico In a worldwide tour of mourning and memorial traditions, we take a look at the colorful festival of Dia de los Muertos #Tradition & Culture
All-American bucket list 10 amazing places to visit and things to do in the USA before you die #End of Life Planning
Cell phones and funeral etiquette Is it ever okay to use your cell at a funeral? We take a look at how new technology is changing the way we behave at funeral services #Bereavement
5 historic, famous and old cemeteries in the U.S. Explore the most famous old cemeteries across the U.S., each with its own tale to tell #Tradition & Culture
10 tips for cooking for the bereaved Preparing wholesome meals can be a great way of helping someone with grief. Here’s 10 tips to lend them a hand #Bereavement
