Nagpur: As many as 204 villages in Nagpur district do not have cremation grounds, prompting the govt to consider a ‘smashan first' approach, under whi.

A 65-year-old Thai woman was discovered alive in her coffin just as cremation rituals were about to begin at a temple in Nonthaburi on the outskirts of Bangkok. Temple workers at Wat Rat Prakongtham, ...

The three Treasure Coast counties offer indigent cremation programs for those who cannot afford the cost of arrangements. In general, the deceased must have minimal, if any, assets, along with other ...

PETALING JAYA: Rising costs and limited options are driving more Malaysians to plan their final arrangements carefully, such as securing affordable burial plots or columbarium niches in advance, say ...

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Jarrod Hammond's 'aqua cremation' business is booming--and he's running out of space. Take a look as he explains the process that is a more eco-friendly cremation process designed for family pets.

Muntinlupa's Office of the City Veterinarian has announced that pet owners can now avail of the city government's cremation service for their dearly departed fur babies. The city veterinary office ...

Putting a loved one to rest in the UK typically involves either a ground burial or a flame-based cremation. But an alternative method could finally get the go-ahead. A new consultation into funerary ...