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“Confessions Of A Funeral Director”
The book is a personal narrative about the funeral industry and the author’s individual journey with life and deathCaleb Wilde is a sixth-generation funeral director who was initially leery about following in his father’s footsteps and continuing the family business. Wilde details this journey and much more in his book “Confessions Of A Funeral Director: How the Business of Death Saved My Life.” “Confessions Of A Funeral Director” is an autobiographical account of…
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Daily Aspirin Use Could Present Serious Health Risks
New studies indicate the drug is far from a panaceaIt’s now become a commonly held notion that for the elderly, taking daily aspirin can be something of a cure-all. However, as three recent studies have shown, the truth is much more murky. The studies, which are based on large scale clinical trials, have found that aspirin is not effective at helping to prevent heart…
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Our Monthly Tip: Memorialize Pregnancy or Infant Loss with a Memorial Shadow Box
Create a tangible way to remember the child you lostOur Tip of the Month October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month — a time to remember the thousands of infants who die before being born or shortly after birth each year. Designated in 1988 by then President Ronald Reagan, the initiative honors pregnancy and infant loss in all its forms — miscarriage, stillbirth,…
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Instagram Page “The AIDS Memorial” Remembers People Who Have Died From The Disease
The social media account serves as a safe space to remember and celebrate loved ones who have diedThere’s an Instagram page dedicated to remembering loved ones who have died of AIDS-related illness. Called “The AIDS Memorial,” the account is a heartbreaking reminder that the HIV/AIDS epidemic still affects millions of people around the world in more ways than one. Instagram is the ultra-popular social media platform that people use to upload photos…
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How Do We “Reimagine End of Life?” (Interview)
An interview with Jeannie Blaustein, Founding Chair of Reimagine End of Life, Part OneIn this first part of a two part interview, I sit down with Jeannie Blaustein to talk to her about Reimagine End of Life, both about her role as the founding chair and their upcoming event in New York on October 27th through November 03, 2018. Jeannie has a PhD in Clinical Psychology from City College of New York…
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Unearthed Spanish Civil War Remains Open Old Wounds
An archaeological dig uncovers a mass grave from the Spanish Civil WarIn Spain, the bones of Civil War era dead are unearthing wounds that remain fresh among many Spanish citizens. As the CBC reported earlier this year, an archaeological dig near the town of Soleras — a key site during the Spanish Civil War — has turned up the remains of 100 dead men and at…
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“The Memory Box: A Book About Grief”
A children’s picture book that offers coping strategies for young children dealing with grief and lossThe Memory Box: A Book About Grief, written by Joanna Rowland and illustrated by Thea Baker, is a short children’s book that tenderly and simply helps the reader connect with their feelings in the wake of loss. The book gently introduces the experience of loss through the narrator, a young girl who loses a balloon. The narrator watches…
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“Monster Mash” by Bobby “Boris” Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers
The 1962 graveyard smash has become a perennial fall favoriteLong before the Halloween slasher film franchise began in 1978, pop culture’s slant on the holiday traditionally dedicated to remembering the dead was showcased on the dance floor — to the tune of “Monster Mash” by Bobby “Boris” Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers. The “mash”– short for the “mashed potato” dance moves — had just come into its own in 1962. It followed the…
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