The ability to have an open casket funeral is entirely dependent on the state of the deceased’s body.
In this article, I will talk about the embalming process, how it works, and how it has allowed us to extend the interval after death in which an open-casket funeral can be held.
One of the many decisions that must be made when planning a funeral or burial is what color the deceased’s clothing will be.
To help you understand your options, this article discusses what to consider when choosing an outfit color and the dress requirements associated with the different funeral services and burial options.
Mormon funerals are one of the only Mormon ceremonies that you can attend as a non-Mormon.
To understand more about the Mormon belief on death and the afterlife, when you can attend a Mormon funeral, and the proper etiquette to follow when you attend, read on.
Coffins and caskets are still used today because they are both practical for the funeral home and cemetery and comforting for the loved ones of the deceased.
This article shows the difference between caskets and coffins, the history of the casket industry in the United States, and the reasons we still rely on them today.
An interment is defined as the ritual act of placing the deceased’s body in the ground. But how does it differ from a burial or a funeral?
This article includes a definition of the word interment, a discussion of the various types of interments, and what to expect at an interment ceremony.
Funeral homes are busiest in wintertime, especially during the holiday season. This article will give you all the details.
An open casket funeral is a funeral at which the coffin is open, and people can see the deceased’s body.
This article discusses what to consider before having an open casket funeral and the proper etiquette when attending one.
The ability to have an open-casket funeral for someone who has drowned is primarily dependent on how long the body of the deceased was submerged in the water.
For more information about the challenges of an open casket and the prevalence of drowning in the United States, read on.
This article examines the factors that cause a casket to collapse, the causes of grave subsidence, and the use of outer burial containers in the United States.
Who enters first at a funeral and what additional responsibilities do they have during the service? We explain it all.
