African American funeral service providers have long been central fixtures in the communities they serve. There, the funeral home represents more than just a place to hold viewings and coordinate ...
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African Americans have primarily retained their funeral traditions for centuries. Before the Civil War, slavery dominated just about every aspect of life for this cultural group. One of the few things ...
When Gregory Burrell's wife passed away almost two years ago, 600 people attended her funeral. Now, during a pandemic that continues to surge in the US, Burrell's funeral home requires an employee to ...