Category: Things to Consider

In Texas, medical examiner offices are managed and operated at the county level. Find out which Texas medical examiner’s office serves your county.

Morgues are places where the recently deceased may be taken. This post will tell you how long a body can stay in a morgue depending on the circumstances.

New York has become the 6th state to legalize natural organic reduction. Read about the new NY NOR regulations and what it means for other states.

Many people are beginning to discover alkaline hydrolysis as they explore funeral service options. Find out who invented alkaline hydrolysis, when and why.

The fight for freedom of body disposition in Texas – SB 105 seeks to give Texans the freedom to choose. Continue reading to learn more.

Have you been contacted by the Travis County Medical Examiner’s office? Find out what you should do if you get a call from the TCME.

Some reports with personal information are actually public records that can be requested by almost anyone. But are autopsy reports part of public records in TX?

Could someone who received radiation therapy have cremains that emit radiation? Find out when there’s a risk and what can be done about it.

Does a person’s body go to a morgue or mortuary after death? Are they the same place? Let’s find out how a morgue is different from a mortuary.

Are coroners and medical examiners the same? Both are involved in a death investigation but they are different roles with different responsibilities.

Can Jehovah’s Witnesses choose cremation? Find out what the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society believes about cremation and resurrection.

Navigating social media as a widow is never easy. If you’ve lost your spouse, here are a few issues you could run into on Facebook.

Do you know who the Chief Travis County Medical Examiner is? Find out who holds the position, what the job entails and who hires medical examiners.

For military families there are a few special ways to honor a loved one. Here are 5 unique ways to honor the memory of a veteran.

Writing an obituary isn’t easy, but the process is easier when you know what details to include. Get our complete obituary checklist.

Are you in a domestic partnership? Here are five advanced planning tips that will keep you in control of your partner’s affairs and funeral arrangements.

Do Mormons allow cremation, or is burial the only acceptable form of body disposition? Learn more about cremation practices for the Church of Latter-day Saints.

Usually the next of kin makes decisions about a loved one’s body disposition, but that might not be the case if there’s a Legal Rights to Disposition form.

Is Aquamation in Texas getting any closer to legalization? Get up-to-date on the latest steps that have been taken and what’s most likely next for alkaline hydrolysis.

A lot of factors go into choosing a cremation provider. Learn the key differences between a traditional funeral home and direct cremation crematory.

What type of body disposition do you prefer? Chances are you probably aren’t aware of some body disposition options beyond cremation and burial.

If you’re considering a direct cremation funeral home this article will explain the top things to look for to make sure you choose the best fit for you.

Are you considering a columbarium niche as a final resting place? If so, there are a number of things to consider before purchasing a niche.

New death care is a term used for a rapidly changing funeral industry. Find out where new death care is making the biggest impact in the U.S.

A death certificate is required after a person passes, but how does the family get one? Keep reading to learn what’s needed to get a death certificate.