How Beijing celebrates Tomb-Sweeping Day
CHINA – The centuries old Tomb-Sweeping Day or Qingming Festival falls on 4 April this year.
CHINA – The centuries old Tomb-Sweeping Day or Qingming Festival falls on 4 April this year.
IRELAND – Death is inevitable so if you can bear to plan ahead here is what you need to know.
UK – A wave of apps such are emerging to help people plan their own mortal passings, right down to Instagram-
Traditional Arts researcher Michelle Collins tells the fascinating story of the practice of keening at funerals in
USA – Demand is growing for green burial in the US. More than 64% of over 40s want eco-friendly options.
SWEDEN – Two young designers propose skyscraper cemeteries as a solution to urban overcrowding.
USA – Arizona funeral homes say the cost of cremation could soon spike because of a bill making its way through
UK – Dignity reports an “extraordinary” year for deaths in 2015 and admits the rate of increase stretched its services.
CANADA – New legislation in Quebec aims to react to new unconventional attitudes to conducting funerals.