August 20, 2008

Industry News 08.20.08

Helping pet owners grieve (Canada)

Family, vet hospital clash over pet’s remains (U.S.)

Dad's ashes left in Ohio funeral home since 1941 (U.S.)

Abandoned Ashes Growing Problem For Funeral Homes (U.S.)

Kingsley funeral director pleads guilty to theft (U.S.)

Jury Finds Lubbock Funeral Home Negligent (U.S.)

2,000 Bodies Discovered in Berlin Medieval Cemetery (Germany)

German undertakers accused of killing funeral home owner (Germany)

August 19, 2008

Industry News 08.19.08

Some make special arrangements for deceased pets (U.S.)

Cemetery restricts access after explosion (Canada)

W. Md. funeral home fights license suspension (U.S.)

Man accused of stealing from funeral home pleads guilty (U.S.)

More ashes discovered by funeral director (U.S.)

Snellville braces for possible crematory lawsuit (U.S.)

Eco-burial offers an alternative final journey (New Zealand)

August 18, 2008

Industry News 08.18.08

Oldest Stone Age cemetery found (Iran)

Opening of military cemetery delayed again to February 2012 (U.S.)

‘Green’ cemetery would help departed get back to nature (U.S.)

Mom lobbies to be allowed to be buried with veteran son (U.S.)

Harrisburg funeral home director under fire (U.S.)

Former funeral home director enters Alford plea in Scott County (U.S.)

August 15, 2008

Industry News 08.15.08

Greening the grave (U.S.)

Funeral Director Makes Court Appearance (U.S.)

Company comes up short on prearranged funerals (U.S.)

Kiwi designs eco-friendly coffin (New Zealand)

Thirteen arrested over Tuscan crematorium that 'piled up bodies for mass burning' (Italy)

Jury awards $48,000 in Ore. funeral home mixup (U.S.)

Sculptures stolen from cemetery (U.S.)

Suit Against Funeral Home Claims Mishandling (U.S.)

Remains of cemetery found in Sahara (Niger)

August 14, 2008

Industry News 08.14.08

Regulators detail plan to liquidate funeral plan provider (U.S.)

Suit Claims Faulty Mausoleum, Fraud by Knollwood Cemetery About Nearby Gas Well, Deteriorated Caskets (U.S.)

Two cemetery vandals get 10 years probation (U.S.)

Funeral home burns down (U.S.)

Funeral director pleads guilty in body parts case (U.S.)

Funeral Home Mistake Leaves Family Heartbroken (U.S.)

Formaldehyde worries delay vote on funeral home site (U.S.)

Building begins on national cemetery in S.C. (U.S.)

City considers 'green' burials (U.S.)

August 13, 2008

Industry News 08.13.08

Economy Down but Urn-ings Up: Cremation Gaining Popularity (U.S.)

Funerals continue despite damage to cemetery (Canada)

Two hurt in dispute over relocating 100-yr-old cemetery (Malaysia)

N.S. family happy with return of Jesus statue stolen from cemetery (Canada)

Coffin burials are latest credit crunch victim (UK)

Cremations on the rise: Pre-planning can help you keep from getting burned (U.S.)

Biz: Gone but not forgotten (U.S.)

Owner gets license to open crematory near homes (U.S.)

Colorado Springs mulls 'green burials' (U.S.)

August 12, 2008

Industry News 08.12.08

Cost of funerals may soar in ‘tax on bereaved’ plan (UK)

State seizes ashes from mid-Missouri funeral home (U.S.)

Bad Economy Causes Cremations To Skyrocket In N.Y. (U.S.)

Cemetery closed, damaged by blast (Canada)

Chattanooga: Federal, local officials commit to cemetery expansion goal (U.S.)

Night Vision Goggles Used To Bust Cemetery Vandals (U.S.)

Volunteer, contributors, honored for cemetery repair (U.S.)

Crematory's impact still under review (U.S.)

August 11, 2008

Industry News 08.11.08

More funerals feature special requests from families, deceased (U.S.)

First black Olympian honored at Crown Hill (U.S.)

Church's Use of North Austin Cemetery Causes Controversy (U.S.)

National Cemetery to be Built at Fort Jackson (U.S.)

SKorea could move 'Enemy Cemetery' (South Korea)

Japan offers mourners high-tech access to ancestors (Japan)

Third round of remains released by Warren Funeral Home (U.S.)

Natural burials not polluting says advocate (New Zealand)

Funeral bonds help put money back in your pocket (Australia)

Not a trend, cremation gains ground (U.S.)

August 8, 2008

Industry News 08.08.08

Deal ensures proper burials for vets (U.S.)

Natural burials a health hazard, says funeral director (New Zealand)

Fulton Chapel Raises Questions (U.S.)

Nigeria: Business Side of Death (Nigeria)

Deputies recover nearly $90,000 in vases stolen from cemetery headstones (U.S.)

New cremation service opens (U.S.)

August 7, 2008

Industry News 08.07.08

Cemetery thefts in Kalamazoo County (U.S.)

Nine forgotten veterans laid to rest at Riverside National Cemetery (U.S.)

Chili’s oldest cemetery gets its due (U.S.)

A sad duty grows in demand as veterans deaths tax honor guard (U.S.)

Veterans deserve military honors at their burials (U.S.)

Lawyer: Pa. funeral director did not kill his wife (U.S.)

Funeral association calls for industry legislation (New Zealand)