January 18, 2019
A Hawaiian Snail Named George, Believed to Be the Last of His Species, Has Died His death highlights a larger concern: Scientists estimate that 90 percent […]
January 10, 2019
A. In forestry, the term widowmaker describes a detached or broken limb or tree top and denotes the hazards that such features cause, being responsible for […]
December 28, 2018
According to several sources, around what time was it believed that the first “ritual” funeral of a human was performed? When? A) 5000 B.C. B) 60,00 B.C. […]
December 13, 2018
“The earliest record we have of the lowering of a flag to signify a death was an occasion in 1612, when the Master of the ‘Hearts Ease’, William […]
November 30, 2018
Traditionally, 18th and 19th century American and British sailors who died at sea were wrapped in a sailcloth shroud with a few cannonballs or leg irons […]
November 2, 2018
The Day of the Dead (Spanish: Día de Muertos) is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico, in particular, the Central and South regions, and by people […]
November 2, 2018
Alkaline hydrolysis or heated water and potassium hydroxide (lye) are used to liquefy the body, leaving only bones behind. The bones are then pulverized and returned […]
October 31, 2018
Many people find they have difficulty sleeping after the death of a loved one. It is normal to be kept up by the various emotions of […]
October 26, 2018
Of the following choices, which state does not require funeral directors to be licensed by the state? Here are your choices: A. Alaska B. Texas C. […]