Category History Origins Practices

History Origins Practices is a blog category that traces the historical origins of funeral customs and presents practical care practices to meet common funeral needs and answer questions.

Desk with a newspaper (The New York Times), a blank clipboard, a smartphone, a plant, and a keyboard, evoking archival obituary research.

History Origins Practices

Finding Old, Historical, and Local Obituaries: A Compassionate Guide

A compassionate guide to locating obituaries by name, decade, year, and location for grieving families and funeral researchers.

Emiliana Dieter
February 7, 2026

A brown metal cremation urn with a bouquet of red and white flowers placed inside, outdoors on a grassy, autumn-ground.

History Origins Practices

Cremation in the UK: A Compassionate Guide to Process and Practice

A compassionate guide to UK cremation steps, how memorialization options and funeral customs fit your choices and timelines.

Emiliana Dieter
February 1, 2026