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Entire Midwest family are killed after semi slammed into their car
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (617+ words) A veterinarian, her husband and their one-year-old son were killed in a fiery crash in Ohio after a semi-truck slammed into their car while sitting in traffic on the highway. Modou F. Ngom, 50, was behind the wheel of a 2006 Freightliner tractor-trailer…...
Huntley's daughter 'disgusted' as police ask if she'll pay for funeral
2+ week, 5+ day ago (1657+ words) The daughter of Soham murderer Ian Huntley'was left 'disgusted' after police asked if she wanted to contribute towards the child killer's funeral.' Huntley, who was serving life in prison for murdering ten-year-old schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in his…...
Death of traditional funeral: Brits ditch burials and cremations
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1752+ words) In the UK, casket burials and cremations have been the main burial options for decades. But more and more people are ditching these traditional options in favour of more modern, eco'friendly techniques. From artificial reefs to sending your remains into…...
Father dies moments after 'amazing' funeral tribute to schoolboy
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (839+ words) A father has died moments after taking part in a tribute to a schoolboy who passed away with motor neurone disease (MND). Chris Bailey was killed in a fatal crash while heading back home from the funeral of'Kyle Sieniawski, who…...
Coffins are 'too LARGE to be cremated' warn funeral directors
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (661+ words) By JON BRADY, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Britain's obesity crisis is leading to a rise in coffins that are simply too large to be cremated, funeral directors have warned. The growing number of overweight, obese and morbidly obese people is driving…...
Tik Tok 'deathfluencers': Young funeral directors spill trade secrets
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (1641+ words) By JANE FRYER FOR THE DAILY MAIL Every morning, just after eight, Jacob Walsh unlocks the front door of Casselden & Walsh in Goole, East Yorkshire. He walks past the reception area and through the wood panelled doors into the Chapel…...
Double tragedy for family as devoted father dies during son's funeral
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (643+ words) By ELEANOR MANN, JUNIOR NEWS REPORTER A devoted father collapsed and died as he watched his son's coffin being carried into a funeral chapel." Norman White, 61, collapsed at the memorial service for David Beilicki, 41, who himself died on the 10th anniversary…...
REVEALED: Almost HALF of Brits want their ashes scattered overseas
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (553+ words) When you lose a loved one, it's common for their ashes to be scattered somewhere meaningful to them or their family. Meanwhile, 75% expressed they would like to be cremated rather than buried in the traditional coffin funeral service." With rising…...
Sharon and family are joined by rock greats at Ozzy's funeral at home
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (1441+ words) 07: 23 EDT 31 Jul 2025, updated 07: 36 EDT 31 Jul 2025 By AIDAN RADNEDGE and NICK FAGGE Ozzy Osbourne's widow Sharon and her family are today laying the heavy metal icon to rest in a private funeral at his Buckinghamshire home - as he desired. The Black…...
Sharon Osbourne's 'hidden tribute' to Ozzy at his funeral procession
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (990+ words) 21: 18 EDT 30 Jul 2025, updated 21: 27 EDT 30 Jul 2025 By KATE DENNETT Sharon Osbourne'paid a touching tribute to her late husband Ozzy as she led his emotional funeral procession on Wednesday. The Black Sabbath rocker died aged 76 on July 22 and his funeral'cortege travelled through…...