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Temples across Thailand are keeping a centuries-old tradition alive by transforming what was once a solemn funeral ritual into a joyful competitive celebration. The annual Look Noo rocket festival brings communities together to honor the past while creating new memories.
After four decades shaping young minds, retired teacher Linda Schafer now spends her time delivering beds to families in need and tutoring students twice a week. Her former student says Schafer has been there for her through life's hardest moments, from a grandfather's death to her father's recent funeral.
Ghana's capital is going silent for a month to honor sacred indigenous traditions. The city-wide pause on drumming, loudspeakers, and even funerals shows how modern communities can protect cultural heritage while keeping the peace. #
A researcher who started as a funeral director just helped bring a new cancer treatment from concept to FDA approval. Miranda Carpenter's bispecific molecule is now giving patients' immune systems a fighting chance against tumors.
Rory Jaskulski received a newly approved treatment for rare Hunter syndrome just three weeks after FDA approval, transforming his family's outlook from planning a funeral to imagining his future. The New Berlin boy is among the first patients to access a medication the community waited nearly 20 years to see approved.
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan brought his coach to tears when he learned he'd finally return to professional football this weekend after battling mental health challenges that kept him off the field for nearly two years. The 24-year-old Indigenous star will debut for the Gold Coast Suns on Saturday after attending 12 funerals in one year and using the sport as his path back to wellness.
In western Kenya, unemployed young men found work as professional mourners, helping families give loved ones culturally meaningful funerals. Their service fills a growing need as urbanization shrinks traditional family networks.
After her fire brigade honored her daughter's funeral, Kahlia Lloyd joined up to give back and now champions women in firefighting. Her International Women's Day open event aims to welcome more women into the male-dominated field.
A Princeton dean who missed her parents' funerals due to visa restrictions has written a guide helping foreign researchers navigate career challenges. Her book focuses on growth mindset strategies that turn obstacles into opportunities.
When war disrupted flights and left an 88-year-old man's Irish family unable to attend his funeral, a Melbourne community responded with overwhelming kindness. So many strangers showed up to honor Michael Purcell that the chapel reached capacity.
Nearly 1,000 people gathered in Lismore, Australia, to celebrate the extraordinary life of Aunty Rhoda Roberts, a cultural icon who shaped Indigenous arts on the world stage. Her funeral blended traditional smoking ceremonies with heartfelt tributes, honoring a woman who gave everything to preserve and elevate First Nations cultures.
Rhoda Roberts AO, the Indigenous leader who coined "Welcome to Country," was remembered by over 1,000 mourners as a storyteller who changed Australia's cultural landscape. Her funeral on Bundjalung Country celebrated a life that turned everything she touched to gold.
A historic Los Angeles mortuary that once hosted funerals now hosts life in a whole new way. The building has been transformed into affordable apartments for 100 elderly residents who were previously homeless.
A Tennessee Navy veteran died with no known relatives, but when the state asked for help, hundreds of strangers showed up to honor him. Lonnie Wayman's funeral went from "unclaimed" to completely packed.
Scotland just became the first UK nation to approve water cremation, a new end-of-life option that produces seven times less carbon than traditional cremation. Families can now choose this eco-friendly alternative alongside burial and flame cremation.
After devastating floods claimed 42 lives across Kenya, the government announced it will cover all medical bills for injured survivors and funeral expenses for grieving families. Emergency teams continue rescue operations as officials work to ease the burden on affected households.
Scotland just became the first part of the UK to approve water cremation, an eco-friendly alternative that dissolves bodies using alkaline solution instead of fire. The new option gives families their first new choice in funeral methods in over 120 years.
A woman who planned her funeral at age 6 while fighting leukemia now helps other children navigate cancer through books she wishes she'd had. The Luna Peak Foundation has donated over 4,000 books to families and hospitals since 2020.
Australians are hosting living funerals, giving loved ones the chance to celebrate and say goodbye while they're still here. These personalized gatherings are transforming how we approach death with dignity, connection, and joy.
Hundreds gathered in Alice Springs to celebrate Ted Egan, a 93-year-old folk musician, land rights champion, and former Northern Territory administrator whose life bridged cultures and lifted voices. His legacy of 30 albums, 15 books, and deep connections with Indigenous communities shows how one person's genuine listening can shape an entire territory.
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