funeral services

Death is a certainty – one that no one can escape. But for many in modern America, it’s a taboo topic, one far removed from our everyday lives until we’re faced head-on with loss. Take a peek behind the curtain as we explore our relationship with death, meet the people who help us navigate the end of life, and...

Jolena Grande was one of four women in her class when she studied to become a mortician. Now a professor of mortuary sciences at Cypress College, Grande says most of their students are women, but the next generation is still facing harmful stereotypes on who belongs in death services.

“Aren’t you scared?” 24-year-old Jasmine Berrios gets a lot of questions about her work as a funeral director and embalmer– her answers may surprise you.

Americans are generally familiar with the work of birth doulas, people who provide support during childbirth. But a growing number of families are finding solace in doulas to help through the end of life, as well.

Officials have announced when they plan on laying a veteran North Haven firefighter to rest. 46-year-old firefighter Matthias Wirtz died Monday battling a fire at a home on Quinnipiac Avenue. North Haven Fire Chief Paul Januszewski said that Wirtz’s wake will happen Monday at the North Haven Funeral Home on Washington Avenue from 3 to 7 p.m. Wirtz will be…

Among those filling the stands at Pratt & Whitney Stadium were law enforcement officers from across the country.

Bristol Public Schools said they’ll be closing Friday because of the joint funeral service planned for Sergeant Dustin DeMonte and Officer Alex Hamzy, who died in the line of duty on Oct. 14. School officials said the following schools and programs will be closed on Oct. 21: Bristol Central High School Bristol Eastern High School Bristol Preparatory Academy Bristol Arts…

The sudden loss of a loved one from COVID-19 is hard enough. Coupled with expensive funeral costs, it’s a reality far too many families had to face all too quickly during the pandemic. FEMA continues to provide financial support through its COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Fund. This relief is retroactive and relatives can apply for funds to cover the cost...