In the north Chicago suburb of Skokie, a new 15,000 square foot funeral home is emblematic of a trend toward bright, open designs and away from the traditionally dark, somber funeral home. The ...

Funeral homes can be depressing spaces–and not just because of their function. Many of these buildings, of which there are 19,322 in the U.S. alone, are grey, windowless spaces that look like cheap ...

Death is not a happy subject, so most of us would undoubtedly prefer not to think about funeral homes. But sooner or later, we’re likely to end up in one, if only to attend someone else’s service.