Author: Mary Frances Knapp


  • An Ancient Art: The Xolo Dog Sculptures
    How the first Chihuahuas became totems of a good death in Aztec and Mayan art

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  • Funeral Practices in Sweden
    Concerning death and funerals, the Swedish government caters to the needs of both its dominant Christian population, as well as those of every other religion

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  • Americans Lacking in Advance Directives for End of Life Planning
    Why do so few Americans have an advance directive when preparing for death?

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  • Saying Goodbye to Actor Peter O’Toole
    The “Lawrence of Arabia” actor passes away in London at the age of 81

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  • He did What? Barack Obama’s Funeral Selfie
    A recent image has us wondering: did Obama really take a selfie at the funeral of Nelson Mandela?

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  • A Love That Transcends Death : The Letters of Eung-tae
    Archeologists discover ancient love letters in a tomb in South Korea

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  • 23andMe Says Ancestral and Genetic Knowledge Can Prevent Death
    Why the startup that claims to “save your life” is in trouble with the FDA

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  • “Will You Miss Me when I’m Gone?”A country music memorial song about missing a loved one who has passed

    “Will You Miss Me when I’m Gone?”
    A country music memorial song about missing a loved one who has passed

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  • Marc Chagall: “The Death”
    With Hanukkah upon us, we look to a painting by the celebrated Jewish artist Marc Chagall

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  • Wampanoag Burial Traditions
    We revisit the end-of-life practices of one of the most famous Native American tribes

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