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Crazy Coffins - It's All About What You Want
There is a company in England that will custom make a coffin for you. There is no limit to what they will do, and some of these coffins are quite unique and involved, from a replica of the Orient Express to a biodegradable ballerina's slipper, a cell phone, guitar, wine cork, and even a skateboard. The company, Vic Fearn & Company Ltd. has existed for 160 years but began making the[...]
Urn Recovered from Ocean No Longer a Mystery
For 17-year-old Alex Reed, it was just another day with his friend as the two were relaxing along the seafront of Warrenton, Oregon, but as he made to leave, something wedged between the rocks caught his eye. After reading an inscription on the mysterious capsule dated as 1870-1925, Reed carried this mysterious object to his car. It was only later that he would learn that what he had[...]
Changing Faces of the Funeral Industry: Personalizing the Future
"Boomers are a new and very different breed of customer of funeral services. Understanding their wants and needs and then tailoring services to not only meet but exceed those needs is increasingly essential for funeral homes."- Alan D. WolfeltIn an era where social media technology is an essential[...]
The Economics of Death: The High Cost of Dying?
“In keeping with our high standard of living there should be an equally high standard of dying. The cost of a funeral varies according to individual taste and the niceties of living the family has been accustomed to.” - Warren J Ringen, San Francisco Funeral Director (From the 1961 article The[...]
The Many Misconceptions of the Funeral Industry
“The only truth in saying “All Publicity is Good Publicity” or “There’s No Such Thing As Bad Press” is the extent to which a company goes to remedy the situation.” - Derek Land of www.thisisinspired.comThere is no other industry in the world that has had such a negative tarnish[...]
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