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

The documentary series examines the startling true story of a cremator who went to prison for mishandling human remains ...

Melanie Bassett, 51, of Niles, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. A lifelong resident of Niles, Melanie was a ...

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

Lawmakers are considering whether to allow the composting of human remains that would break down into a soil-like product that could be spread in plant beds or elsewhere in nature.

I do not intend to compost grandma,” one opponent said of the legislation, which has been broadened to include alkaline ...

Shreveport police are investigating how an embalmed infant from Dallas ended up in linens sent to a local dry cleaner instead ...

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

Human composting is coming up to a House vote for a second year in a row as the Senate appears to let the bill languish.

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

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