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Will AI “Deadbots” Change How We Grieve?
Reaching out beyond the grave using AIThe rise of conversational AI tools has led to a “digital-afterlife industry” already valued in the billions, promising to replace the dead and the way they are remembered. The philosophical […]
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“Take this Body Home”
When Rose Betts’s mother asked her to write a funeral song for her grandfather, she wasn’t sure how she was going to do it. Her family was estranged from him, and her feelings toward him were complicated.When Rose Betts’s mother asked her to write a funeral song for her grandfather, she wasn’t sure how she was going to do it. Her family was estranged from him, […]
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Our Monthly Tip: Easter-Inspired Theme for Child’s Memorial
For some, allusions to spring and rebirth might be comforting after the death of a child.Our Tip of the Month An Easter–inspired memorial can provide a gentle, hopeful framework for honoring the life of a child while acknowledging profound grief. Because Easter centers themes of […]
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33 Quotes about Dying
Words on mortality, meaning, and what it means to truly liveAcross cultures and generations, writers, philosophers, and spiritual leaders have reflected on what it means to “die well,” offering words that comfort, challenge, and inspire. Some emphasize dignity and acceptance, […]
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Who Cares for the Caregivers?
Millions of family caregivers across the United States feel abandoned and alone“There are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need […]
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Barista Opens Coffee Shop to Help Patrons Grieve
Reinne’s Place was opened in honor of owner Tommy Le’s late partner, who died in a car accidentGrief affects everyone, yet it’s often a private affair in many cultures. But social connections and community support can help many with symptoms of grief and loss. Barista and business […]
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Honing in on Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy in Palliative and End-of-Life Care
Psychedelics have been used in cultural, spiritual, and medicinal practices for a very long time. However, it is in the last decade or so that Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (PAT) has enjoyed a renaissance and has gone more mainstream.While there have been general discussions around the use of psychedelic-assisted therapy for addressing treatment-resistant anxiety, depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), substance use disorders and more, there have been fewer […]
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What is Sacred Body Washing? (Interview)
An interview with Ellen Hufschmidt: Chaplain, ritual artist, author, grief counselor and death educator.Many faith traditions include ritual washing of the dead, including Islam, Judaism and Buddhism. This practice is often understood as a final act of care and purification and is performed […]
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