How should families approach the decision between burial and cremation? MENOMONIE, WI, UNITED STATES, January 12, 2026 ...

Where do families begin when faced with the loss of a loved one and the urgent need to make funeral arrangements?

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Why were changes to the funeral rites necessary? While popes often tinker with the rules regulating the conclave that elects their successor, a revision of the papal funeral rites hadn’t been ...

Popes have traditionally been buried in three nested coffins: cypress, lead, and oak Pope Francis approved reforms in 2024 that eliminate this ritual, choosing simplicity The change reflects Francis’ ...