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Once Again, Cremation Is A Popular Option (Highlands Today)
Apparently, cremation is a hot topic among seniors these days. After all, it was the choice of actors Paul Newman and He Read More

The solemn work of celebrating life; Mortician tries to bring a local face to the funeral business (The Bulletin)
Despite the serious nature of his work, Jerome Daniel says his job is to bring people together and celebrate life in all Read More

Orville Wichmann, 87 (MPC Newspapers)
Celebration of life service for Orville A. Wichmann, 87, Williamsburg, formerly of Homestead, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Read More

James R. Gourley (Hampton Union)
RED WING, Mich. and#8212; James Russell Gourley, 90, The Yankee Craftsman, Fountain City, Wis., died Thursday, Sept. 25 Read More

Hillenbrand, Inc. Board of Directors Appoints Stuart A. Taylor II as New Director (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
The board of directors of Hillenbrand, Inc. has elected Stuart A. Taylor II to a newly created board seat, effective Se Read More

Another suicide or another cover-up? (WorldNetDaily)
In another life, Kenneth Trentadue had been a bank robber. After serving seven years of a 20-year sentence, he was parol Read More

For a funeral service, it pays to shop around (Greensboro News & Record)
GREENSBORO - They say nothing in life is certain but death and taxes - and both can cost you a bundle. A recent survey Read More

Proper send-off for Paddy (The Maitland Mercury)
Old soldier Paddy Sheehan, whose remains have lain in a Sydney hospital morgue since he died seven days ago, is coming b Read More

Dealing with funeral costs (The Herald Democrat)
Death is only the beginning. After a loved one passes, those left behind are often left with debt as well as grief. Read More

Obituaries received today (The Oshkosh Northwestern)
Bonita Kay (Bonnie) Aron-Raymer, age 63, of Omro, formerly of Berlin, died peacefully on Saturday evening, September 20, Read More