The world's way of death

Article Abstract:

Funerals vary across the world, though they share concerns with hygiene and preparation for the next world. Burials tend to take place rapidly in hot countries due to the rapidity with which bodies decompose. Cremation is common in India, due to the predominance of the Hindu religion, and is less common in Spain, and in France due to the importance of Roman Catholicism. Changes in funeral rites tend to evolve slowly, though there is a move for woodland burials using cardboard coffins in the United Kingdom.

Social aspects, Cremation

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An expensive way to go

Article Abstract:

The funeral industry in affluent nations has annual sales of some $20 billion. The industry often takes advantage of consumer ignorance and actively markets the most expensive equipment and services. Undertakers are also aided in their endeavors by the sentiment of their customers.

Economic aspects, Marketing

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Barbarians at the pearly gates

Article Abstract:

Two large funeral service companies, Service Corporation International (SCI) of the US, and Loewen Group of Canada, are buying up smaller funeral companies to increase their market dominance. SCI tried to buy Loewen, but was rejected.

Market share, Loewen Group Inc., Service Corporation International, SRV

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