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Culture & Politics #BlackGravesMatter: A Conversation with Dr. Antoinette Jackson of the Black Cemetery Network August 17, 2021
Exploring Cemeteries: How a Shared Passion Led to a Father’s Legacy and Daughter’s MissionThe first time I saw a potter’s field was with my dad back in 2010 in Fresno, California. We spent ...
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Culture & Politics Resting in the Reef: Memorials Reefs and the Ethics of Ocean-Based Deathcare Memorial reefs reflect the current shift in ecological deathcare away from conventional ceremonies and cremation rituals. By Jason CollinsFebruary 6, 2026
Death Care Embalming Isn’t the Enemy: How a Green Mortician Found the Good in a Polarizing Practice Our resistance to embalming often reveals deeper cultural discomfort with death itself, and with the realities of caring for the dead. By Christa OvenellJanuary 29, 2026
Grief Support & Resources Unique Memorial Gifts That Provide Comfort and Support Find meaningful memorial gifts for grieving loved ones. Expert tips on choosing thoughtful bereavement and sympathy gifts, plus 12 unique ideas from blankets ... By TalkDeathJanuary 23, 2026
Culture & Politics International Death Symposium: Creating Community and Taking Action August 4, 2018
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In Japan ‘tree burials’ are gaining in popularity as a lack of burial space is changing age-old funeral practices By TalkDeath August 16, 2021 Death Care
History & Art Capturing Death: The Rise and Fall of Post Mortem Photography in America September 6, 2022
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