Rhode Island's House passed a bill to allow human composting for the second year in a row and "water cremation" for the first ...

Funeral directors worry about a looming crisis as the region's limited cremation capacity means it's getting more difficult ...

Human and animal bones were found inside the 1,500-year-old Bromeswell bucket. A double-sided comb was also discovered.

Vermont offers a variety of burial methods and alternatives, now including a greener way to honor your loved ones.

A 1,500-year-old bucket discovered in England has been identified as an ancient cremation burial vessel, experts said. The 6th-century bucket was found at Sutton Hoo, an archaeological site near ...