In May I had the good fortune to return to Germany for several days where I enjoyed the fabled culture of good food, beautiful architecture, and friendly German people. As a historian does, during each of my visits to the...
When the shadow of death descends on a family, the notion of loss can strike fear and awe in those who are experiencing grief. They must deal with so many emotions, decisions, experiencing unfamiliar surroundings, feelings they may have never...
In the latter part of 2017 I had the opportunity to share the story of the history of cremation with the Metropolitan Cemeteries Association conference in Yonkers, New York. It was my first time in that part of the city,...
