The Science and Art of Embalming
Posted on September 9, 2025 by | Comments Off on The Science and Art of Embalming
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The process of embalming has been around for thousands of years and has been practiced by many ancient cultures, including the Incas of Peru and during the Han Dynasty in China. Most notably, the ancient Egyptians are credited with elevating embalming to its highest form by developing the process of mummification. The Egyptians believed that […]
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The Six Needs of Mourning
Posted on July 8, 2025 by | Comments Off on The Six Needs of Mourning
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When we lose someone we love, we enter into the grieving process. Moving through this process takes time and does not end the day of the funeral or memorial service. Dr. Alan Wolfelt is the Director of the Center for Loss & Life Transition and is a respected author and educator on the topics of […]
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The Value of a Funeral
Posted on December 17, 2024 by | Comments Off on The Value of a Funeral
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As a licensed funeral director of 25 years, a phrase I often hear repeated is, “Just throw me in a pine box and bury me in the backyard!” I’ve heard this phrase too many times to count, especially from men. But when we engage in further conversation, I find that what the person really means […]
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Most Expensive Funerals
Posted on October 8, 2024 by | Comments Off on Most Expensive Funerals
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Who had the most expensive funeral in modern history? The answer appears to be up for debate, as different sources credit several different people as the victor of this posthumous competition. Top contenders include: * Michael Jackson – $1 million dollars (2009). Jackson was presented in a polished solid bronze Promethean casket with gold-plated hardware, […]
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The Birthday Effect
Posted on September 3, 2024 by | Comments Off on The Birthday Effect
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The “birthday effect” is a statistical phenomenon in which a person’s likelihood of dying is higher on, or around, their birthday. Even more interesting, a 2012 Swiss study found that you’re statistically 13.8% more likely to die on your actual birthday than any other single day in the year (in adults aged 60 or older). […]
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