• “Ghosteen Speaks”Ghosteen Speaks is an achingly beautiful ode to a life lost

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    “Ghosteen Speaks”
    Ghosteen Speaks is an achingly beautiful ode to a life lost



  • A Night for All Souls

    A Night for All Souls

    Coinciding with traditional cultural events like Day of the Dead, the 7th annual A Night for All Souls at Vancouver’s Mountain View Cemetery brings together artists and community to create […]

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  • What is PsychoTherapy? (Interview)

    What is PsychoTherapy? (Interview)

    Dana Sitar: Is psychotherapy a common approach for dealing with grief and loss? Suzie Sherman: Yes, absolutely. If we’re talking about straight on grief and loss issues, this is a […]

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  • “I am in a duel to death with this wallpaper. One of us has to go.”

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  • Message to Suzette From an Old Friend on Facebook

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  • Dying Woman Paddles Until Death

    Dying Woman Paddles Until Death

    Michele Baldwin, at 45 and a mother of three, has come up with a unique way to spend what may be her final days. “I”m going out with a bang.” […]

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  • “Our life dreams the Utopia. Our death achieves the Ideal.”
    -Victor Hugo

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  • “1” by Gabriello ChiabreraWilliam Wordsworth's beautiful translation conveys a bold message

    “1” by Gabriello Chiabrera
    William Wordsworth’s beautiful translation conveys a bold message

     For this week’s selection, I’ve chosen something slightly different from previous weeks: that is, a famous poet’s translation of another famous poet’s work. The poem in question is William Wordsworth’s […]

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  • Pedro Dias Family TombThe contemporary architect re-thinks the funeral and memorial experience

    Pedro Dias Family Tomb
    The contemporary architect re-thinks the funeral and memorial experience

    This is the second in our look at how designers are re-thinking the funeral home. Pedro Dias’ Family Tomb This astonishing tomb sits oddly yet comfortably between the two more […]

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  • What is Commonweal? (Interview)

    What is Commonweal? (Interview)

    Susan Braun’s extensive background in the healthcare and non-profit fields have made her a great addition to the Commonweal team as they increasingly contribute to the end-of-life conversation. Susan, now […]

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