From Dracula’s resting place to polished funeral-home displays, the vessels we associate with death have evolved, and so has the language. Take the words coffin and casket, for example. People tend to ...

Thousands of people filed through the central aisle of St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis on Wednesday, the start of three days of public viewing ahead of the pontiff’s ...

In a classy move certain to enrage fans while boosting sales, the National Enquirer has published a photo of Whitney Houston's open casket this week. The image of the late pop diva was purportedly ...

The clergy watched on as nuns sang prayers over the wooden coffin decorated with red cloth. In a break from tradition, Francis confirmed in his final testament released on Monday (April 21) that he ...

Mourners have sparked outrage after taking selfies with the open casket of Pope Francis. The leader of the Roman Catholic Church is currently lying in state in St Peter’s Basilica ahead of his funeral ...

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