From grand ceremonies to quiet memorials, the final send-off is a significant aspect of many cultures. Among the most common practices are burials, funerals, and cremations. While these terms are ...

For some of us, visiting a family member’s grave in a cemetery can be an almost mathematical process. Every memorial day, it’s two rows down, three over to find my grandfather and leave plastic ...

Grieving for a loved one is acutely difficult. The last thing anyone wants to do just after the loss is sit across from a salesperson in a high-pressure, time-sensitive situation making important and ...

Caroline Roberts writes articles and notifications for CNET. She studies English at Cal Poly, and loves philosophy, Karl the Fog and a strong cup of black coffee. Do you ever wonder what happens to ...

Francisco Rivero proudly shows off a large stainless steel pod in the middle of a cavernous concrete room. He unlatches its heavy vault door, swinging it open slowly to reveal an inner chamber just ...