-
First Composted Human Remains Laid to Rest in Colorado
The compost was donated to a local green cemeteryThe first person to undergo human composting in Colorado has been laid to rest. The individual, whose name has not been released, underwent a process known as “natural reduction” at The Natural Funeral in Lafayette soon after Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill making it legal in May of 2021. The body was placed in…
/
-
What If I Never Get Over You?”
A heartrending song that speaks to the fear that grief will never endGrief in all its permutations is accompanied by a wide array of emotions: sadness, anger, longing, confusion and numbness are just a few of the many things we may feel in response to loss. But there is one response to grief that, while extremely common, is very often overlooked, and that is fear: fear that…
/
-
Fine Red Wine in Palliative Care?
How a French hospital humanizes the end of lifeAmong the many palliative resources available, a hospital in France has incorporated an unusual one: a red wine bar. Since 2014, Clermont-Ferrand University Hospital (CHU), a public medical facility located in south-central France, has served red wine to its palliative care patients to add dignity and humanity to their end of life.
/
-
Medical Reversal Is A Common Anomaly in Healthcare
What was once considered good for you, may actually be bad.We expect our doctor to prescribe the most effective treatment for whatever ails us. With increased access to evidence-based medicine in the 21st century, how could physicians fail to find the best therapy for our condition, illness, or injury? But they sometimes don’t get it right. Or, maybe they once did? Medical reversal may be…
/
-
Heart Disease, Stroke and Alcohol-Related Death Toll Spiked During COVID-19
New research shows the pandemic is contributing to deaths from other causesAs the COVID-19 death toll in the U.S. nears 1 million, research is beginning to illuminate the manner in which the pandemic has contributed to a rising death rate from other causes, including heart disease, stroke and alcohol. While non-pandemic deaths, which also increased during 2020, often lacked acknowledgment, they were not always unrelated –…
/
-
How Seniors Can Make Friends in the Digital Age
The web offers many ways to connect with others online and in real lifeMaking new friends as an adult is difficult. Finding friends online can feel even more challenging. However, the web offers a lot of opportunities to meet like-minded people. Seniors can make friends on a variety of platforms as there are groups and networks for almost every hobby and passion.
/
-
12 Biker Funeral Rituals
Some unique rituals and traditions honoring deceased motorcyclistsOf all of the indelible memorials in Alan Ball’s “Six Feet Under,” the biker funeral is perhaps the most memorable. Wanting to celebrate their fallen brother, a biker gang throws a blow-out funeral on Christmas Day in the Fisher & Sons Funeral Home. Money is no object to this group, and their memorial bucks…
/
-
The First Pig-to-Human Heart Transplant Recipient Has Died
The terminally ill man survived 2 months with a genetically modified pig heartDavid Bennett, 57, the first recipient of a pig-to-human heart transplant, died earlier this month after surviving just over 2 months with his transplanted heart. He received the transplant from a pig that had been genetically modified to make it less likely that Bennett’s immune system would attack the organ. A phenomenon known as rejection,…
/
-
Our Monthly Tip: Create a Graveside Photo Display
Personalizing the burial space can bring comfort to mournersOur Tip of the Month It is easy to make a burial service a celebratory one. Enlarge some pictures of the person being honored to create a simple graveside photo display. Tie string or ribbon between two trees. Then secure the photos with clips. You can even choose ribbon or clips that showcase your loved…
/
Want an Easier Way to Plan a Memorial Event? Get our FREE guide
“7 Ways to Create an Amazing Celebration of Life”
