The oldest known cremation pyre in Africa is shedding light on the complex funeral rites of ancient hunter-gatherers 9,500 ...

The 9,500-year-old remains of a woman in Malawi have set a new record, marking Africa's oldest evidence of intentional ...

Traditional funerals are in decline in the UK for several reasons. Primary among them is the rising cost of funerals. The ...

The budget sets new rates for removal of unwanted visitors in homes; a one-off treatment for bed bugs, cockroaches and cat or ...

If land for a cremation ground is unavailable, the Gram Panchayat must apply for allocation of land from the concerned ...

The oldest known cremation found in Africa, dating from 9,500 years ago, raises a question: Why were the remains burned in ...

A generation ago, burial was the default and cremation the exception. Today, the roles are rapidly reversing. By 2035, 80% of ...

An ancient cremation would have been a community spectacle in a place returned to and reignited over many generations. What ...

John Swinney has expressed deep concern after a Glasgow hospital released the wrong body for cremation, prompting calls for a report to be published.

MSPs have urged the First Minister to take action after the recent "wrongful release" of a person was only discovered after ...