Issue 115 of THANOS Magazine is now online, bringing together international perspectives, industry insights and expert voices on the developments shaping the future of the global funeral profession.

In this issue, we take a closer look at the new era of AI in deathcare – exploring its opportunities, risks and ethical challenges. 

What’s inside?

• Catch up with the latest Members’ News and discover what is happening across the international FIAT-IFTA community.
• Discover new perspectives on aquamation with inspiring research by Pontes, Belgium.
• Get ready for Charlotte! Find out what awaits at the 2026 FIAT-IFTA Global Convention in the USA.
• What does the future of embalming look like? Explore the findings of the Global Survey on Embalming Practices 2026.
• Step into the world of AI and deathcare. Contributions from FIAT-IFTA members across Colombia, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Latvia, Spain and the United Kingdom offer diverse perspectives on how these technologies may transform the way we work, remember and support the bereaved.
• Meet Katarzyna Nowaczyk-Basińska, PhD. in an insightful interview. Her pioneering cross-cultural research examines how AI is reshaping our relationship with death, remembrance and the possibility of a digital afterlife.
• What happens when grief becomes digital? Death Trends Expert Stefanie Schillmöller offers a thought-provoking look at how new technologies are changing the way we experience and express loss.
• Take a look back at the A Manifesto of Visibility and Voice exhibition at BEFA FORUM in Düsseldorf, highlighting the importance of visibility, representation and giving women in the funeral profession a stronger voice.
• Explore the changing European funeral supply chain and discover how cross-border sourcing and digital platforms are transforming procurement.
• Go beyond borders with thanatopraxy education and discover the value of international exchange through the first edition of the international training programme on Advanced Thanatopraxy in Mexico.
• Stay connected with the FIAT-IFTA community through the Active Members Directory 
• Keep an eye on what is coming next with the 2026/2027 Funeral Events Calendar.

Start reading Issue 115 online and discover valuable insights, new ideas and inspiring stories from across the international funeral profession.

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