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For this edition of the Scrub Hub, we are answering questions about 'greener' burials: What are they and how do they work?

Perry said that can include caskets made from wicker or bamboo, for example, or even a simple pine box that is untreated. The last aspect that makes for a natural burial is where the bodies are ...

infrared photography and scanning X-ray fluorescence which identified the chemical composition of the casket’s surface. The study shows the box is likely made from Spanish cedar held together by pegs ...

In this article, we will explore some of the contemporary structural solutions applied to this iconic project, further revealing bamboo's true potential and inviting a fresh perspective on ...

Chinese scientists have been working on new technologies to make stronger and more durable bamboo-based materials for large-scale infrastructure, reinforcing the country’s position as a leader ...

Personalizing a funeral or cremation service creates a meaningful farewell. Thoughtful choices in ceremony type, location, ...

The casket featured a crudely drawn upside down white cross, and text reading, 'RIP OVO' and 'RIP Drake.' According to the police report, the two individuals prayed on their knees in front of the ...

The green burial (natural burial) section of a cemetery is pictured. In traditional burials, caskets are often buried within a concrete vault. But for green burials, there is no such lining and ...

The Chief Rabbi of the IDF, Brigadier General Eyal Krim read Psalm 83 on Thursday over the caskets of the four deceased hostages in the territory of the Gaza Strip. Psalm 83 is considered an ...