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Beyond the Dash Blog

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I Asked 'What's Inside an Urn?' — And Got a Faceful of Dust

Why handling remains isn't all that bad

Tips for delaying your tears while in public

The mourner's meal

Cultural spotlight

Remains handling, prison protocols, and the unique grief of losing an incarcerated loved one

Know what's required when someone passes away

Honoring the lives of Gustav Klimt, Frederick Trump, Joe Hall, and millions of forgotten victims

The benefits, challenges, and legalities of conducting death rites at home

Everything your need to know about military burial flag traditions

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