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With Cancer Looming Over Him, This ‘Superhero’ Wrote an Obituary That Will Keep People Laughing for Years to Come
VIA. Unbeknownst to a lot of us, the superhero world just suffered a tremendous loss. Aaron Joseph Purmort passed away this week at the age of 34. Before his death, he was able to sit with his wife Nora and craft an unusual and interesting obituary. It was published, in […]
Continue ReadingAs cremations rise, cemeteries rethink land use
CINCINNATI — At 71 years young, Lois Griswold of Wyoming is starting to get her “ducks in a row.” Griswold isn’t facing imminent challenges to her health and vitality, but she and her husband, Gary, 67, recently visited Arlington Memorial Gardens in Springfield Township to identify a ground burial alternative. “It’s […]
Continue ReadingDeath on the Internet: The Rise of Livestreaming Funerals
VIA Funeral Guy’s Bow Tie. It’s 11 o’clock on a Tuesday morning. Usually at this hour, I’d be stepping out of my office for an absurdly early lunch, but not today. Today, I find myself leaning into my computer screen in the most isolated corner of The Atlantic‘s kitchen, hoping that no […]
Continue Reading7 Motivational Tips to Survive in Sales
via. To make motivation a daily part of your life, you need practice and perseverance. Below are seven ways to stock your motivation toolbox. Use these tools daily to keep your spirits and goals on track. 1. Accept where you are. By accepting your own abilities and working within your […]
Continue Reading11 Fascinating Funeral Traditions From Around The Globe
Article originally published. The funerals I’ve attended have all been very much the same. Relatives and friends arrive in all black and take seats in the church or synagogue pews for a somber ceremony where prayers are said, memories are shared and tears are shed. The attendees walk slowly out […]
Continue ReadingLessons Crowdfunded Funerals Can Teach Us
What happens when you combine a lack of transparency in pre-planning, record high funeral costs and a general fear of discussing mortality in the U.S.? A lot of people trying to scramble together funds for an unexpected funeral. Traditionally, when a family loses a loved one, everyone hands over their […]
Continue ReadingEbola Guidelines Pose Challenges For Funeral Industry
The Ebola virus has only killed one person on U.S. soil, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued protocols for how to deal with victims’ bodies to avoid new infections. via. Funeral Guys Bow Tie Health care workers in the United States are not the only ones confused over […]
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