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Million Dollar Funeral
After their mother's passing, six wealthy Chinese businessmen wanted her to go out with style. On March 4, 2011 in Wenling, East China's Zhejiang province the six brothers spent over $1 million on their 82-year-old mother's high class funeral.The funeral procession consisted of nine Lincoln stretch limousines as well as numerous luxury cars to transport family members to the service. A[...]
The Black Dahlia
Fascination with the life and death of Elizabeth Short has continued for over six decades since her mutilated and dismembered body was found in an empty lot in Los Angeles on January 15, 1947. She was 22 years old. Elizabeth has been referred to as a manipulative playgirl, aspiring starlet, naive tease, and many times as just a troubled soul. Above all, she has been immortalized as the[...]
Funerals Adapt to Cyber Communication
Not since cremation entered the scene as an alternative source for funerary options, there's been a noticeable shift in how the funeral industry is offering its services, one that is threatening how the funeral service providers will conduct business for future generations.With baby boomers heading into their mid 60s, the views of death and the celebratory memorial service that follows[...]
Julia Pastrana - The Bearded Lady
Julia Pastrana, known as "the Bearded Lady" or the ¨Ape-Woman" was one of the most famous human curiosities of her time. In the mid 1800s, she toured Europe, Canada, and the United States. Julia suffered from a rare disorder (hypertrichosis), that caused her entire body to be covered in silky, black hair. To make her more conspicuous, she had a jutting jaw with huge teeth. The last[...]
Matthew Shepard - A Short Life, A Long Legacy
Matthew Shepard may have been only 21 when he died, but his story continues to have a great impact on both young and old alike. Matthew was described as an optimistic and accepting young man, who always put his family and friends first. He was the type of guy who was very approachable and always looked to new challenges. He had a passion for equality and stood up for the acceptance of[...]
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