Proxy Results, Updated Mail Rules, and Conservation Cemeteries

Matthews International shareholders voted to keep the current board of directors, defeating Barrington Capital’s attempt to change the company’s direction. The U.S. Postal Service is updating its mailing requirements for cremated remains, mandating the use of USPS-provided shipping supplies for domestic and international shipments starting March 1. In Michigan, the Quakenushes won their lawsuit against Brooks Township, but new ordinances now block them from opening a conservation cemetery. Meanwhile, Washington State’s Jefferson Land Trust is exploring the possibility of establishing a conservation burial ground to support its conservation efforts.

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