Embalming fluid is one street name for liquid forms of PCP that dealers dip cigarettes in, but people sometimes use actual embalming fluid for similar mind-altering effects. Phencyclidine (PCP) is an ...

(The Conversation) — Green burial is not a new concept, but it is gaining interest among consumers, and some religious groups are leading the way. A theologian explains what’s involved and who natural ...

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State legislators are looking to crack down on the use of embalming fluid as a dangerous new drug. The bill would make it a felony for people who don’t work in a funeral home to possess or sell ...

Embalming fluid can cause cancer. Concrete production is responsible for up to 8% of the carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere. A traditional funeral is hard on the environment. Not so natural ...

CHARLOTTE — People are using embalming fluid to get high, which could lead to dangerous and deadly situations. North Carolina lawmakers are pushing to regulate its use, and local funeral homes are ...