Author: Kathleen Clohessy


  • When Death Was “Woman’s Work”In 19th century America,  women cared for both the dying and the dead

    When Death Was “Woman’s Work”
    In 19th century America, women cared for both the dying and the dead

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  • “If I Die Young”A young country band sings about death

    “If I Die Young”
    A young country band sings about death

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  • Washington Legalizes Two Novel Methods of Final DispositionNew legislation allows the use of “natural organic reduction” and alkaline hydrolysis

    Washington Legalizes Two Novel Methods of Final Disposition
    New legislation allows the use of “natural organic reduction” and alkaline hydrolysis

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  • Our Monthly Tip: Give Flower-Seed Infused Cards as Memorial GiftsYour guests will enjoy the blooms for months to come

    Our Monthly Tip: Give Flower-Seed Infused Cards as Memorial Gifts
    Your guests will enjoy the blooms for months to come

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  • The World’s Most Efficient SuperbugA deadly fungus has wiped out hundreds of species of amphibians worldwide

    The World’s Most Efficient Superbug
    A deadly fungus has wiped out hundreds of species of amphibians worldwide

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  • “If even dying is to be made a social function, then grant me the favor of sneaking out on tiptoe without disturbing the party”- Dag Hammarskjold

    “If even dying is to be made a social function, then grant me the favor of sneaking out on tiptoe without disturbing the party”
    – Dag Hammarskjold

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  • Maryland Medical-Aid-in-Dying Law Fails The hard-fought battle for death with dignity for terminally ill patients was lost in a tie vote

    Maryland Medical-Aid-in-Dying Law Fails
    The hard-fought battle for death with dignity for terminally ill patients was lost in a tie vote

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  • “All That Is Solid Melts Into Air” by David OrrA collection of photos of the sky memorializes people who have died violent deaths

    “All That Is Solid Melts Into Air” by David Orr
    A collection of photos of the sky memorializes people who have died violent deaths

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  • What Are the Best Ways to Pay for Final Expenses? (Interview)An interview with Ruth Bennett, Executive Director of the Funeral Consumer's Alliance of Arizona, Part Two

    What Are the Best Ways to Pay for Final Expenses? (Interview)
    An interview with Ruth Bennett, Executive Director of the Funeral Consumer’s Alliance of Arizona, Part Two

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  • “Alzheimer’s, Widowed Stepmothers & Estate Crimes”In this book, an estate litigation expert draws on his experiences and expertise

    “Alzheimer’s, Widowed Stepmothers & Estate Crimes”
    In this book, an estate litigation expert draws on his experiences and expertise

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