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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

Ashes to dishes – ceramics from human remains

How would you feel about home dining on dinnerware glazed with the cremated remains of strangers?

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Bearing witness – The Arlington Ladies

The Arlington Ladies attend military funerals so that no soldier is alone at their burial

#Bereavement

Eternal love – famous last words

Beloved by legions of fans in their lifetimes, they live on as legends in our hearts. The uplifting last words of these 10 famous people are a lesson in enduring love

#End of Life Planning

The cortege on canvas – funerals in famous art

Funerals are the subject of many world famous paintings by artists intrigued by love and loss, culture and tradition and the faith and uncertainties of those left behind. These 10 captivating works by well known-artists each tell their own story

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