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  • Will AI “Deadbots” Change How We Grieve?Reaching out beyond the grave using AI

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    Caitlin Manner

    Will AI “Deadbots” Change How We Grieve?
    Reaching out beyond the grave using AI

  • The Death Rattle — Not Music to Your Ears?The death rattle can be unnerving and scary for loved ones, but adding overriding noise can help.

    The Death Rattle — Not Music to Your Ears?
    The death rattle can be unnerving and scary for loved ones, but adding overriding noise can help.

    As a person gets closer to death, they can begin a type of noisy breathing that sounds like a wet snore. Called the “death rattle,” it can be difficult to […]

    Tani Bahti

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  • Have an Obituary To Write? Some Turn to ChatGPTAI is changing the end-of-life industry by helping generate obituaries.

    Have an Obituary To Write? Some Turn to ChatGPT
    AI is changing the end-of-life industry by helping generate obituaries.

    Let’s face it — AI is disrupting many industries, and that includes the end-of-life sector. In the news recently, examples have popped up, including the case of Michael Bommer, who […]

    Maria Mocerino

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  • “With a Little Help From My Friends”This vulnerable and touching song shows gratitude for community.

    “With a Little Help From My Friends”
    This vulnerable and touching song shows gratitude for community.

    The song, “With a Little Help From My Friends,” written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney and originally sung by The Beatles, was famously covered by Joe Cocker on his […]

    Maria Mocerino

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  • Spinning Out of ControlLife doesn’t stop because someone in the family is terminally ill.

    Spinning Out of Control
    Life doesn’t stop because someone in the family is terminally ill.

    One of the difficulties that people living with a terminal illness must deal with is the fact that life goes on much as it did before. Despite the “new normal” […]

    Kathleen Clohessy

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  • “Homegoings”In this PBS documentary, what is not fairly revealed is how their remaining preference for traditional funeral services are typically over-the-top costly

    “Homegoings”
    In this PBS documentary, what is not fairly revealed is how their remaining preference for traditional funeral services are typically over-the-top costly

    Quite frankly, I was a bit peeved to see recent critics bestow accolades on “Homegoings”, a PBS documentary film by director Christine Turner. The film’s pitch states: “Through the eyes of […]

    Suzette Sherman

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  • Increased Rates of Earlier Death Shown for Those Who Experience Intense GriefFindings from study suggest you can actually die from a broken heart.

    Increased Rates of Earlier Death Shown for Those Who Experience Intense Grief
    Findings from study suggest you can actually die from a broken heart.

    Doctors have known about broken heart syndrome, or Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM), for a while. First reported by a Japanese cardiovascular specialist in 1990, TCM is when a part of the […]

    Caitlin Manner

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  • “Deadly” Cocktails and Their HistoryDon’t let the death-related names of these drinks fool you; these cocktails are sure to liven up any get-together.

    “Deadly” Cocktails and Their History
    Don’t let the death-related names of these drinks fool you; these cocktails are sure to liven up any get-together.

    With summer upon us, thoughts naturally turn to refreshing libations to take the edge off the heat. With that in mind, this will be a fun article about “deadly” cocktails, […]

    Colleen Ferguson

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  • Comfort and CommunicationThe presence of loved ones can be felt even after death

    Comfort and Communication
    The presence of loved ones can be felt even after death

    This is Lee’s story, as told by Angela Borrello. Our “Opening Our Hearts” stories are based on people’s real-life experiences with loss. By sharing these experiences publicly, we hope to […]

    Angela Borrello

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  • Hilaria Baldwin Teaches Her Kids About Death With Family Trips to CemeteriesThe yoga instructor and wife of actor Alec Baldwin has some unique ideas to repair a child’s often negative association with cemeteries.

    Hilaria Baldwin Teaches Her Kids About Death With Family Trips to Cemeteries
    The yoga instructor and wife of actor Alec Baldwin has some unique ideas to repair a child’s often negative association with cemeteries.

    Explaining the end of life to children can be complex and challenging. While kids are curious by nature, it’s not unusual for parents and other adults to find themselves at […]

    Ariana Barnes

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