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Caskets vs Coffins- Is there a Difference?

Caskets vs Coffins- Is there a Difference?

The terms casket and coffin are often used interchangeably, but do they mean the same thing? While both the coffin and the casket are used for the same purpose, the two actually differ in terms of their design, materials and history. The history of the coffin is a fairly long one, the term has been
History of the Ambulance

History of the Ambulance

Did you know that funeral directors were in the ambulance business for around 50 years before handing it over to emergency services? Before the Civil War, ambulances were basically unheard of. Up until the mid-1800’s, people who were ill or injured were treated by a doctor in their home, whose medical calibre extended to no