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There's the Funeral, and Then There's Everything Else. That's Where She Comes In.A former hospital development specialist, Rachel Donnelly was never too far from the death care space. She understands how complex it can be for families to deal with gr...

We Know. It's Not Anyone's Favorite Topic. But We Think It's Good to Know Your Options.When we consider all the things that surround a funeral, we of course look to our funeral providers, and rightly so. Funeral pros often have curated a selection of...

Who Are Our Heroes? When we talk about heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic, we speak of nurses, doctors, emergency medical technicians, teachers and “essential workers” who made it possible for us to heal, or to have groceries or sushi delivered to...

This Death Care Practitioner Uses Beauty and Storytelling to Craft Unique Celebrations of Life. Rite of Passage Funerals is a modern funeral home on the Gold Coast of Australia.  Founder Yasemin Trollope wants to reimagine the reality of de...

Inspiration from a Rap Legend Who Lived Both Large and Lovingly.Rapper DMX (given name: Earl Simmons) died suddenly at age 50, leaving behind a large family, a legacy of hard-hitting lyrics, and an unmistakable musical style. But aside from the trage...

A Funeral Industry Insider Who Helps Families Understand and Appreciate More Earth-Friendly Options.Lauren Carroll is a green funeral director at Return to Nature Funeral Home in Colorado Springs, and co-founder at Deathwives, a death care collective...