People often hear the phrase “murder of crows” and picture something eerie or straight out of a horror scene. The truth turns out to be far more unusual. In parks, parking lots, and ordinary ...

In many people's minds, a funeral is a place of tranquility and composure. At least when they think about a traditional funeral. But more and more people are choosing to have non-traditional funerals.

Sitting at a table, beer, whisky and cigarettes nearby, with nails painted in the colours of her favourite American football team, Miriam Burbank didn’t move much at the funeral. But then again this ...