‘Rigor mortis sets in a few hours after death. It’s a chemical reaction that is caused by a lack of oxygen and biochemical ...

A funeral home’s plans to build a crematorium on a residential lot has drawn opposition from nearby residents who cite ...

The man’s father allegedly emptied the contents of the bag into a washing machine only to find “human brain matter.” ...

A father has filed a lawsuit against a San Jose funeral home, alleging that the funeral director gave his son’s brain in a bag.

Phillip Pietras, a former funeral director, faces multiple charges for allegedly embezzling funds from over 100 clients.

Towering over Kirkwood Avenue and Madison Street, the “Batman House” has been home to a funeral parlor, labor union ...

A California family is suing a San Jose funeral home after a father was allegedly given his son's brain in a bag instead of ...

Mount Pleasant Group in Toronto became the first Canadian funeral service to offer the eco-friendly product this fall. MPG ...

The respectful return in death, like the festive Christmas return of migrants, reinforces ties between generations.

The family is suing Lima Family Erickson Memorial Chapel in San Jose, Lima Family Santa Clara Mortuary, and a licensed ...

Steve Metsch is a freelance reporter for the Naperville Sun. If you know of a business you’d like to see profiled in Down to ...