All Ohio Cremation & Burial Society

11/19/2021

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Recently Washington became the first state to add “natural organic reduction,” also known as “human composting” or “recomposition,” to its list of legal options.

11/18/2021

"The trend towards cremation will only accelerate, so it seems reasonable to plan to make it a success by facilitating urn storage in cemeteries with room to accommodate them."

One of the things that constantly changes in our lives is how we treat death and the rituals around that inevitability.

11/17/2021

"In some states in the Midwest and Northeast, which has an above-average representation of Catholics, Marsh has seen Catholic legislators seek advice on alkaline hydrolysis from their priests, who express doubts."

The funeral industry is working to expand choices beyond burial and cremation. One of these methods of disposition has made it to the chambers of state capitols.

11/12/2021

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11/11/2021

Potassium hydroxide and water break down your body, turning your remains into fertilizer for plants.

11/10/2021

"The fact that grieving family members need to turn to crowdfunding is a sign of a larger societal problem, said Joshua Slocum, executive director of the Funeral Consumers Alliance, a nonprofit that promotes price transparency."

Deaths are often unexpected and funerals are expensive. As a result, more mourners are turning to crowdfunding to come up with the money.

11/05/2021

California Attorney General Files Unlawful Business Practices Action Against Neptune Society, Company Offering Prepaid Cremation Services

11/04/2021

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State/National/World News Briefs  Cremated remains of 15 people turned into artificial reefs Associated Press October 7, 2019 PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP)—Surrounded by her family on the bow of a fishing boat, Judy Manning said her final goodbyes to her husband, Brian Delf, who passed away in May after ...

11/03/2021

Keep your back to the wind. Start and end with some kind of ritual. Scatter with intention.

10/29/2021

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C&EN’s Speaking of Chemistry looks at the carbon footprint we leave behind

10/28/2021

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Several crematoriums around the U.S. are holding days when people may scatter ashes of loved ones on the grounds of the funeral home – or otherwise dispose of them – for free.

10/27/2021

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Medical examiners provide crucial insights into public health and safety. What happens when we don’t have enough of them?

10/22/2021

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In the 21st century, we have the technology and inventive spirit to craft memorial art pieces that capture the magic and character of the people they represent.

10/21/2021

"The choices vary across generations, with family traditions becoming increasingly more important to younger generations while financial reasons are more important to older generations, said the survey."

A report by Choice Mutual revealed that 44% of Americans are choosing cremations over traditional burials.

10/20/2021

No, seriously

10/15/2021

"Medical research always needs these donations, so they cover all costs related to transportation, death certificates, and other costs related to ultimate cremation of the remains."

The most neglected piece of retirement planning is preparing ahead of time for your own demise, but it's the greatest gift you can give your loved ones.

10/14/2021

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Thirteen years after the practice of cremation was legalized in Greece, the country’s first such facility has recently opened in Ritsona north of Athens, and has already carried out 15 cremations. Built by a private company at a cost of over four million euros ($4.4 million), the crematorium was b...

10/13/2021

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Savvy Senior: Cremation, an affordable alternative