-
A Chance To Make Memories
After the roller coaster of emotions slows down, there is time to decide how you want to be rememberedIt could be argued that there is no upside to learning that you have a terminal illness. Coming face to face with your own mortality is terrifying and disorienting. And […]
/
-
Canada’s Medical Aid in Dying: “I cannot get through a day. It’s physical torture.”
Paula Ritchie’s choice of medical aid in dying to end her life illustrates both sides of the moral and legislative debateThe New York Times recently published the profile of Paula Ritchie, a Canadian woman who elected to take part in the country’s controversial medical assistance in dying (MAID) program. Her […]
/
-
Our Monthly Tip: A Fresh Floral Wall Offers a Unique Way to Enhance a Celebration of Life Experience
A budget friendly idea that doesn’t look like a budget effortOur Tip of the Month Flowers are a classic element at memorial services, and a unique way to bring their soothing, mood-lifting qualities to a ceremony is by creating a […]
/
-
How to Divide Family Heirlooms
My mom’s five tips to a peaceful division of family treasuresIt’s rather expected that every mother has her own set of rules she expects her children to abide by. As far back as I can remember, one of my mother’s […]
/
-
Sara Williams Fights for Affordable Funeral Options (Interview)
President of Funeral Consumers Alliance balances weighty end-of-life issues with humor and candorSpend a little time with Sara Williams and you’ll detect an upbeat, even playful spirit, which at first might make her deep, lifelong interest in death a bit of a […]
/
-
Dying Inmates’ End-of-Life Choices Are Routinely Ignored
Organizations work to provide a dignified death for those behind barsKFF Health News, a nonprofit organization that reports on health policy in the United States, recently published an investigative piece revealing how end-of-life choices made by inmates are routinely ignored […]
/
-
“Dying for Sex”
The FX miniseries – inspired by a true story – is raw, real and more than a little raunchyDying for Sex, a comedy/drama miniseries loosely based on the true story of Molly Kochan, is about a woman who leaves her husband in order to explore her sexual desires […]
/
-
New Research Reveals That Light Emitted During Life Is Extinguished After Death
We glow until we dieNew research using ultrasensitive cameras published in The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters has revealed that a certain type of light emitted by living organisms fades during the death process. […]
/
-
On TikTok, Maddy Baloy Shared Her Final Days With Candor and Humor
Around 9,000 young adults die annually from cancerWe’ve probably all felt a pang of sadness when encountering a story about a child with terminal cancer. But less common in the media, and almost as poignant, are the […]
/
Want an Easier Way to Plan a Memorial Event? Get our FREE guide
“7 Ways to Create an Amazing Celebration of Life”
