In 2023, 60% of Americans chose to be cremated instead of having a traditional burial. If that trend continues, do cemeteries need to be worried about the future? Loren Rhoads, author of 222 Cemeteries To See Before You Die (which is coming out on August 27), explains how old cemeteries are working to bring in the living…and tells us about new and experiment ... Show More
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Did This Cursed Ring Inspire J.R.R. Tolkien?
In the 1700s, a farmer plowing his fields near the English town of Silchester uncovered a very large gold ring dating back to Roman times, inscribed with the name “Senecianus.” Seventy miles away, in the remains of an old Roman temple complex, a curse tablet was discovered target ... Show More
14m 21s
Oct 2023
The Grave - Memorial Benches
THE GRAVE AND MEMORIAL BENCHES: Laurie Taylor talks to Allison C. Meier, New York based researcher, about how burial sites have transformed over time. Whilst the grave may be a final destination, it is not the great leveller, and permanency is always a privilege with the indigent ... Show More
28m 22s
Oct 2022
MIX | You Do What?! - Mortician | #MIXBreakfast
Death can be a scary topic to talk about sometimes, let alone make a career out of it. So, today for #MIXYouDoWhat?! Aishah, RD, and Prem see what it's like to be a mortician.
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Aug 2022
Your Questions About Cremation and Burial: Answered
Can I be cremated? Is it okay to donate my body to science? What about the relics of Saints, they aren't buried in the ground? Last week, Fr. Mike began our discussion on death and burial, especially when it comes to the Catholic Church's teaching on "scattering your ashes." Toda ... Show More
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