/tags/funeral-service Funeral Service en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Fri, 04 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT /law-order/2024-10-04/macoupin-county-states-attorney-special-prosecutor-heinz-case A Macoupin County judge approved the appointment of a special prosecutor to review a criminal case against August Heinz, the funeral home director accused of giving dozens of families the wrong ashes. Heinz's ex-wife is alleging he also committed forgery. Fri, 04 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT /law-order/2024-10-04/macoupin-county-states-attorney-special-prosecutor-heinz-case Beth Hundsdorfer /economy-business/2024-02-29/illinois-state-complaint-details-horrific-conditions-at-centralia-funeral-home Hugh Moran, the director for the Centralia-based Moran Queen-Boggs Funeral Home, asserted complaints about his business were spurred by soured business deals. But, admitted the embalming room was “unkempt" and will require a dumpster to clean up. Thu, 29 Feb 2024 11:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2024-02-29/illinois-state-complaint-details-horrific-conditions-at-centralia-funeral-home Beth Hundsdorfer /law-order/2023-12-12/for-months-illinois-failed-to-act-when-carlinville-funeral-director-mishandled-remains Bodies were found decomposing and families given strangers’ ashes in the months following a coroner’s complaint on the Heinz Funeral Home. Tue, 12 Dec 2023 19:00:00 GMT /law-order/2023-12-12/for-months-illinois-failed-to-act-when-carlinville-funeral-director-mishandled-remains Beth Hundsdorfer /health-science-environment/2022-11-14/slu-medical-students-honor-incalculable-gift-of-body-donors-with-memorial-service SLU medical students each year conduct a memorial service to honor those who donated themselves to the school’s gift body program, which uses cadavers for research and instruction. This year, 372 people donated their bodies to the school so students learning to be doctors, physical therapists, physician assistants and other health professionals can study them. Mon, 14 Nov 2022 11:15:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2022-11-14/slu-medical-students-honor-incalculable-gift-of-body-donors-with-memorial-service Sarah Fentem /government-politics-issues/2022-03-18/cora-faith-walker-memorial-service-stlouis Family, friends and elected officials remembered Cora Faith Walker’s infectious smile and her advocacy work for marginalized communities during a celebration of life Friday at the Friendly Temple Baptist Church in north St. Louis. Fri, 18 Mar 2022 20:33:51 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-03-18/cora-faith-walker-memorial-service-stlouis Brian Munoz /coronavirus/2020-11-25/funeral-homes-invest-more-in-livestreamed-services-but-its-slowly-catching-on Livestreams have allowed people to safely attend funerals remotely during the coronavirus pandemic. Funeral directors say they plan to offer livestreamed services from now on. Thu, 26 Nov 2020 00:32:29 GMT /coronavirus/2020-11-25/funeral-homes-invest-more-in-livestreamed-services-but-its-slowly-catching-on Kayla Drake /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2020-05-06/comfort-from-behind-a-glass-how-funeral-homes-are-adjusting-to-death-during-pandemic Although St. Louis-area hospitals haven't been overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients compared to bigger cities, there are enough deaths to keep funeral homes… Wed, 06 May 2020 21:50:59 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2020-05-06/comfort-from-behind-a-glass-how-funeral-homes-are-adjusting-to-death-during-pandemic Lara Hamdan /politics-issues/2020-04-17/inside-a-warehouse-region-readies-overflow-morgue-for-coronavirus-surge A small plexiglass window peeks from behind a curtain. Families will have 15 minutes to grieve through that window, looking at a loved one’s body sheathed… Fri, 17 Apr 2020 22:40:04 GMT /politics-issues/2020-04-17/inside-a-warehouse-region-readies-overflow-morgue-for-coronavirus-surge Ryan Delaney /health-science-environment/2020-03-24/missouri-funeral-homes-adapt-as-coronavirus-pandemic-continues Funeral services are joining a growing list of events that are being affected by the coronavirus.In both Missouri and Illinois, public officials have… Tue, 24 Mar 2020 21:03:03 GMT /health-science-environment/2020-03-24/missouri-funeral-homes-adapt-as-coronavirus-pandemic-continues Marissanne Lewis-Thompson