Although only 49, Scottish singer Susan Boyle has revealed the song she would like to have played at her funeral one day.

While the idea of going green about cremation or funeral may be too much of a novelty, the way we do embalming makes the topic very actual. The good thing is that USA leads the world with green cremations known as Resomation.

Resomation is known as the green alternative to cremation. Many people who are asked if they would like to be Resomated say no. Some responders tell Forbes that they don't want to be dissolved in a liquid. Others falsely think cremation is a greener alternative.

Two days ago Glendale, CA man was arrested for allegedly stealing a jar that was set in a store to raise funds to cover the funeral cost of a six year old boy.

The community is shocked on the nature of the crime. The man says he did not know the money was being raise to cover a young boy's funeral cost. He says he spent the money on food and related expenses.

A talk show host Bruce Williams, who specializes in advice-oriented talk shows, tells his readers in Ventura County Star that prepaid funeral planning is a "wonderful" idea and eases time for those who are survived by the departed person.

Many people may not be aware that pet funeral homes and services exist. Pets are just as much a part of our family as people and when a pet passes away, the grief can be overwhelming. The sadness and sorrow of losing a pet can be just as hurtful and horrible as losing a person.

Many counselors, to help with the grieving and mourning process may suggest that the family plan a funeral for their pet; a formal way to say good-bye, just as if they were saying good-bye to a person. And yes, there are funeral homes for pets.

What happens when families decide to use the method of cremation for their loved ones, but then leave the remaining ashes unclaimed at the funeral parlor or cemetery? How do funeral parlors handle this and what do they do with the cremated remains?

Get Low is a comedy, drama, mystery film that deciphers the unknowns of funeral planning. Brought to you by writers Chris Provenzano and C. Gaby Mitchell and directed by Aaron Schneider, Get Low will be coming out in theatres in New York and Los Angeles on July 30, 2010, but will be widely released on December 26, 2010.

Asbestos, which has been the cause of much sickness in many individuals who have been exposed to it, has been found in a North Carolina funeral parlor. The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) has explained on their Facebook page the nature of the citation they have given to the North Carolina funeral home for this violation.