Tucked away in eastern Alameda County is a sprawling 47-acre site that will soon be transformed into the cemetery of the future, expected to serve the Tri-Valley and surrounding region for the next ...

There are an awful lot of tombstones in my neighborhood lately. They bear names like "Noah Scape" and "Izzy Dead." They pop up regularly this time of year, and disappear again in November. And with ...

As society evolves, so do the choices we make—especially when it comes to end-of-life care. In Rhode Island, a new option is gaining attention: water cremation, also known as alkaline hydrolysis. This ...

All of us, sooner or later, will need to make a decision about the final resting place for ourselves or a loved one. But the usual options offered by most funeral homes – burial or cremation – come ...

Rep. Jessica LaMontagne became interested in natural funerals after witnessing a loved one’s home burial in Vermont. “I was ...

Human composting was developed in Washington state in 2019. In two months, bodies are turned into rich soil. "Water cremation" was also part of the House bill. The bill still must pass through the ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Most people thinking of end-of-life arrangements have faced a choice: traditional burial or flame cremation? But there is a third option, and it's being used locally in Palm ...

A massive Roman cremation cemetery in France is shedding light on diverse burial practices. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

Scotland is set to introduce water cremation — a softer, greener alternative to traditional funerals. Discover how the process works and when ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Traditional cremation and burial remain the two major paths for disposition chosen by most people nationwide. Here, a cemetery in ...