Though we often think of Judaism as just a religion, the term actually encompasses all of the cultural, philosophical and …
Christian Funeral Customs
As the world’s largest religion, with around a third of the planet’s population; an estimated 2.4 billion adherents, Christianity is …
Not Sure What to Do with Ashes After a Cremation? Here’s 25 Unique Ideas to Inspire You
After someone close to you has been cremated, there’s an inevitable question: what to do with the ashes? Luckily, with …
Muslim Funeral Customs
In this episode of our ongoing series dealing with funeral customs around the world, we take a look at Islamic …
Hindu Funeral Customs
This is the first in a series of blog posts looking at funeral rites and customs around the world. We’ll …
How We Mourned the Departed Celebrities of 2016
2016 was a year that took many of our favourite celebrities and widely respected figures. From global musical sensations to …