The Death Issue: Austin’s Children’s Hospice Professionals Advocate for Honesty

None of us get out of this alive, so let’s talk about it

"...“Give me one finger for cremation. Give me two fingers for burial,” Lauren Cosby will..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Features Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Austin Darkwave Pioneer Sky Hutchens, aka DJ Scorpio, Has Died

Hutchens hosted monthly Cheer Up Charlies Nite School parties

"...Sky's family: [...] Sky's father is paying for the cremation and formal funeral. This gofundme is to support the..."

Jan. 29, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Bill of the Week: Eating Fetuses the Legal Way

A bill for a nonexistent problem would present a new one

"...insurance plans to cover the cost of burial or cremation for fetuses with a post-­fertilization age of 20 or..."

Jan. 27, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...In Japan, where the cremation rate is 99.9%, some practice kotsuage, in which the..."

Oct. 28, 2022 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Faster Than Sound: The First-Ever Lucktoberfest Lands Halloweekend at Willie Nelson’s Luck, Texas

Plus, the Red River Cultural District searches for a new director, and remembering Stewart Wise

"...fall. Friends can leave tributes at Hamel-Lydon Chapel & Cremation Services of Massachusetts (hamellydon.com/obituary/lelandstewart-wise). Founding Red River Cultural District..."

July 29, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Fifth Circuit Hears Objections to Texas' Fetal Burial Law

Anti-abortion measure currently on hold pending appeals

"...or ectopic embryonic and fetal remains through burial or cremation – regardless of the mother’s wishes, personal beliefs, or..."

Sept. 18, 2019 News Post by Saskia Henn

Fetal Burial Trial Ends with Unanswered Questions

Judge Ezra voices concern over women's access to health care under SB 8

"...final days, the state propped managers of funeral and cremation homes on the stand who attempted to demonstrate a..."

July 20, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

Judge Temporarily Strikes Down Fetal Burial Rule

Ezra says law will likely show “undue burden” on women

"...difficulty of actually finding a vendor to perform the cremation or internment process. Evidence suggests the law would “have..."

Jan. 29, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Sexist Texas Lege

The war on women continues on many fronts

"...also struck down a law requiring the burial or cremation of fetal tissue, calling it a "pretext" to restrict..."

Dec. 29, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Texas Wants to Bury Your Fetus, Pt. 2

It's déjà vu all over again in the fight for reproductive rights

"...facility in the state willing and able to provide cremation services at a price comparable to current costs. "As..."

Dec. 15, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...Japan, where the cremation rate is 99.9%, also practices kotsuage, in which the..."

Oct. 27, 2017 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Federal Judge Again Delays Fetal Burial Rule

Anti-choice rule was to take effect Friday, Jan. 27

"...Moreover, clinics could identify only one cremation company willing to offer services at a reasonable rate,..."

Jan. 27, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Fetal Burial Rules Punted to Jan. 27

Sparks says "no question" rules fail to advance public health

"...anti-choice threats. As abortion providers have identified only one cremation company that will offer services that comply with the..."

Jan. 6, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

State Offers No Evidence of Health Benefit During Fetal Burial Rule Hearing

Austin abortion provider calls rule “cruel” to patients

"...anti-choice threats. As abortion providers have identified only one cremation company that will offer services that comply with the..."

Jan. 4, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Alvin Crow / Asleep at the Wheel

"...for Crow. A solemn reading of yuletide poem "The Cremation of Sam McGee" revives a holiday tradition of his..."

Dec. 23, 2016 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

Federal Judge Blocks Fetal Burial Rule … For Now

Anti-choice rule will not go into effect Dec. 19

"...as they’ve identified only one service provider that offers cremation services at a reasonable cost; and does nothing to..."

Dec. 15, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Abortion Providers Sue to Block Fetal Burial Rule

Whole Wom­an’s Health v. Hellerstedt, part 2

"...in the entire state willing and able to provide cremation services at a price that is comparable to their..."

Dec. 16, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Abortion Providers Sue to Block Texas Fetal Burial Rule

CRR: Unconstitutional rule imposes cost burden, abortion stigma

"...in the entire state willing and able to provide cremation services at a price that is comparable to their..."

Dec. 12, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Health Dept. Holds Second Hearing on Fetal Burial Rule

At this point, it’s hard to imagine State Health Services turning back

"...will not shoulder the price tag of burials and cremation, the cost burden falls on abortion providers and patients,..."

Nov. 11, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Ghost Hunting at Austin’s Spookiest Bars and Restaurants

Our favorite haunts

"...metal door (said to be the door to the cremation room) opening on its own. One electrician even refused..."

Oct. 28, 2016 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

SXSW Eco: A Better Death Through Recomposition

Urban Death Project wants your last act to be giving back to the Earth

"...Currently the two main processes – conventional burial and cremation – are environmentally destructive and often less than compassionate...."

Oct. 7, 2016 News Feature by Jessi Cape

Fetal Burial Saga Continues

Pro-choice advocates say new rules aren't backed by science

"...“These babies deserve a burial or cremation. … They do not deserve incineration in bio-waste or..."

Aug. 5, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Health Department Wants Fetal Remains Buried, Cremated

State officials waste no time in proposing new abortion restrictions

"...the state, will be responsible for paying for the cremation and burials. And if you're wondering where they plan..."

July 15, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Farewell to Junior the Wendy's Guy

UT institution died Monday, family raising funds for gathering

"...has said it will cover the costs of the cremation. So now Guerin has decided to use the money..."

April 14, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Death Waits for No Plan

Austin works on making its cemeteries more accessible to the public

"...it's expected that 50% of all funerals will be cremations. Yet not all those ashes will simply be scattered..."

Feb. 6, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

SXSW and the Matter of Life and Death

'Death acceptance is an acceptance of reality'

"...is generally accepted to be an eco-friendly alternative to cremation. Both of these projects mix high-level technology with a..."

March 9, 2014 SXSW Post by Melanie Haupt

Stages of Death

Life lessons from the mortuary to the theatre

"...experience a funeral without viewing the body unless direct cremation has been chosen. Of course, not all faiths or..."

Oct. 11, 2013 Arts Feature by Adam Roberts

The Faces of Austin's AAPW

Profiling wrestlers American Eagle, Creepers the Clown, and more

"...Anubis Anubis is the Egyptian god of destruction and cremation. To bring this character of ancient lore alive, the..."

Jan. 9, 2013 Sports Post by Carly Yansak

All We Love We Leave at Auditorium Shores

Converge's scorching best-in-show at Fun Fun Fun Friday

"...“Empty on the Inside” sealed the set like a cremation. Better tell John Doe...."

Nov. 3, 2012 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Willie Nelson

"...Johnson and Kris Kristofferson trading verses about an unorthodox cremation, isn't as gratuitous as it sounds. In fact, with..."

Sept. 7, 2012 Music Review by Dan Oko

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