March 2010 Richard Clarke, a spiritual seeker, ex-patriot living in India, and a dear friend of The Daily Undertaker, has graciously sha...

1/13/10  A van, adorned with flowers carries Sarasvati and friends to the cremation grounds It is my pleasure to share with you th...

Kathmandu's authorities prepare to spend millions on an electric-powered crematorium to safeguard the health and safety of surrounding ...

"According to Wanga customs, kings are buried while seated, wrapped in animal skin with a stool, the symbol power, placed on their hea...

Films that deal with the realities of death are few and far between. Those that also explore grief and funeral rituals are very rare indee...

Bolas de Fuego  Rituals and festivals take many forms.  The Bolas de Fuego Festival of Remembrance in Nejapa, El Salvador commemorates th...

It is almost upon us again... With spring comes Ching Ming; Grave Sweeping Day in the Chinese cultural tradition. Usually falling in ea...

http://www.shisso.org/archives/cat_daily_rant.html As an undertaker, each family I serve has different ideas about what their service should...