Strange But True: Female Funeral Director Looks for “Love of Death” in a Reality Show
How do women in the funeral industry balance love and death? A new reality show might be able to tell the story.
Strange But True
See our collection of articles on strange but true facts and truths about cremation and death. View Une Belle Vie’s cremation blog here.
Strange but True: Posing the Dead as if They Are Still Alive
Apparently you don’t have to take being dead lying down anymore…
Strange But True: Unbelievable Stories from Around the Funeral Industry
The oddest of news surrounding the funeral industry – peruse at your own risk for a laugh or wide-eyed stare.
Bizarre Final Wishes and Wills
Ever wonder what people ask for in their wills and in final requests? Some odd ducks, for sure, from Une Belle Vie.
Using Fireworks to Scatter Ashes
Choosing cremation opens up almost unlimited options, including sending your loved one up (literally) as part of a fireworks display.
Pacemakers Removed Before Cremation Go on to Save Lives
Pacemakers removed before cremation, which are usually simply thrown away, can go on to save the lives of needy heart patients.
Unique Ways to Celebrate a Life
We believe that, when it comes to celebrating life, that no request is too unusual. More and more, people are moving away from traditional funerals, or adding onto them, with personalized details that celebrate their loved one’s unique personality, quirks and all.
A Walk on the Silly Side
There’s a silly side to the a career in the funeral industry and a U.K. student shows us how to take a look at the lighter side of an interesting career choice.
What Happens to Your Social Media Accounts When You Die?
We all have a “cyber-life,” so what happens to those online versions of us when we die? A comprehensive report about the status of your social media and web-based email accounts in such situations and a printable guide for families.
Strange But True: The Latest in Odd News
Don’t miss the odd news article about iPods and laser light shows at a Singapore columbarium (a resting place for cremated remains)! Some odd news snippets from around the globe.
Strange But True: Government Subsidies for Death
Are cremation costs subsidized by state governments? Read more and contribute your own strange but true story at Une Belle Vie’s website. Celebrate a beautiful life with unique cremation urns.
