God's Waiting Room is a British documentary about the daily struggles of Haji Taslim Funerals, the first European Muslim Funeral Directors, and how they work to honor the requirements of ancient faith while cutting through the red tape of modern death.
posted on Nov 26, 2007 - View this thread

Thanatorama [flash] You died this morning. Are you interested in what comes next? Webdocumentaire.
posted on Nov 1, 2007 - View this thread

A German consortium has announced its plan to build the world's largest structure - a 578m-high "Giant Pyramid" where for €700 anyone can get a burial spot.
posted on Sep 9, 2007 - View this thread

Cult leader proves his divinity by being buried alive and resurrecting himself. Except for the resurrecting bit. Good show for trying though
posted on Dec 16, 2004 - View this thread

Capsula Mundi is an Italian project to promote ecological burial. Alternatively, those who prefer the sea can become reefs. A Swedish company has come up with a freezing method. [Via Aeiou and MoFi.]
posted on Sep 17, 2004 - View this thread

A new way to go How would you like to get to the next world: burial, cremation, or alkaline hydrolysis?
posted on Jul 30, 2003 - View this thread

African fantasy coffins are produced by the Ga and other tribes of the Ghana coast to confer the status of travel and luxury goods upon the deceased. The coffins themselves are incredibly detailed works of art that range from miniature Mercedes automobiles and cellphones to giant fish and Coke cans. What would you like to be buried in?
posted on Dec 29, 2001 - View this thread