Author: Mary Frances Knapp


  • The Art of Death in the Byzantine Empire
    How the Byzantine Empire was met with an incredible juxtaposition of splendor and death

    /

  • What Are the Top Five Regrets of the Dying?
    Palliative care nurse Bronnie Ware shares the top five regrets of those nearing the end-of-life

    /

  • An Urn for Cremation Burials in Water
    Agnes Hegedus designs an urn around an ancient — yet eco-friendly — tradition

    /

  • In Remembrance of 9/11: The Bead Quilt
    A collaborative art piece cherishes loved ones lost on September 11th

    /

  • What is Guided Imagery? (Interview)
    Leslie Davenport helps those grieving the loss of a loved one heal through guided imagery programs

    /

  • Natural Transitions Presents New End-of-Life Film Festival
    The Colorado organization celebrates its tenth anniversary with a new tradition

    /

  • “Family Tree” Design Integrates SMS Technology with Urns
    Designboom winners Loucas Papntoniou and Asta Sadauskaite digitilize death with their new take on the family tree

    /

  • The Healing Power of Hugs
    How a simple hug can help us through the grieving process

    /

  • A Woman’s War: The WWII Photography of Lee Miller
    The model-muse turned journalist captured unparalleled, haunting images of death in WWII.

    /

  • What is Beyond Surviving? (Interview)
    Facilitating recovery and hope for a stronger, more meaningful life after the suicide of a loved one

    /