Funeral
What I Learned Hanging Out with Corpses Around the World
Author and mortician Caitlin Doughty tells us about her new book, in which she explores funeral rites from across the globe.
Exploring a Long-Abandoned Crematorium
Photographer Mihai Petre grew up near the oldest crematorium in Romania, which closed down in 2002. Not much has changed since.
Read a Chapter from Sherman Alexie's New Memoir
‘You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me’ will be out in stores this June.
What Will Happen to British Institutions When the Queen Dies?
If you've been ignoring the monarchy most of your life, you're probably not ready for what a big deal it's going to be in the UK.
Gunshots Fired During Mongrel Mob Funeral Procession in Whakatane
Police closed streets as Black Power and Crips gang members tried to block the 100-car motorcade.
This Restaurant Wants You to Dine with the Dead
Inside a dimly lit restaurant situated near the Sidi Saiyad mosque in the Indian city of Ahmedabad, it is hard to escape a glaring fact: the tables and booths are arranged around large, casket-like tombs. At New Lucky, the customers are dining with the...
Meet the First Family of Creative Ghanaian Handmade Coffins
Great Big Story takes a look inside Ghanaian craftsman Anang Kwei’s coffin workshop.
What Happens When You Die Alone?
In the UK, Jo and Pam run Liverpool's death administration team, looking after all the arrangements for people who have died alone that friends or relatives would normally take care of.
Justin Trudeau to Skip Fidel Castro’s Funeral
Following an online dragging, Justin Trudeau announced he will not be going to Cuba for the longtime leader's funeral.
A Pro-Gamer's Funeral Has Been Live-Streamed on Twitch
Phillip 'Phizzurp' Klemenov's service took place in Los Angeles on Sunday.
A Day in the Life of a Funeral Director
James Donofrio has worked in a funeral home since age 12. He's now 57.