Scientists have uncovered the first genomic evidence that a minority group in southwestern China’s Yunnan province is directly descended from the ancient culture that built the mysterious “hanging ...

People are building their own coffins and displaying them in their homes, just waiting around until they die. Casketbuildersupply.com; Lastthings.net People are dying for this DIY project. Across the ...

Whether you’re planning a funeral for a recently passed loved one or preparing for the distant future, you want to choose the best casket for the occasion. You can either get a casket from a funeral ...

It's being called coffin chic. In these days of downsizings and wallet crimpings, some folks with an eye on the bottom line are joining a hot (or perhaps cold) new trend: buying coffins and using them ...

Memorial Concepts Online sells an oak coffin for about $2,000, compared to an average of around $4,000 at funeral homes in Oklahoma, where the company is based. By separating the purchase of caskets ...

The rise of social media has transformed the daily lives of many in the last decade, but will platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram transform death as well? If these new “smart coffins” are ...