What It’s Like to Die—and How to Help People as They Die
"How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard." -- Winnie the Pooh (Continue reading ...)
The Vigil – A Tender Time
Many of us feel the need to do something. Now is not the time. (Continue reading ...)
Study Into Who is Least Afraid of Death
A new study examines all robust, available data on how fearful we are of what happens once we shuffle off this mortal coil. (Continue reading ...)
Dying is a Sacred Act
"Some part of us, deep in our hearts, has known this truth. If not, we would not long for a return to it." -- Frank Ostaseski (Continue reading ...)
Japan’s Obon Festival: How Family Commemoration and Ancestral Worship Shapes Daily Life
In Japan, Obon and Ohigan are prominent national holidays, observed around mid-August and the vernal/autumnal equinoxes, respectively. These holidays underscore the enduring cultural importance of honoring ancestors and strengthening family bonds, remaining vital traditions despite societal changes. (Continue reading ...)
End of life wisdom quotes
"Facing one’s own mortality is a universal human experience. I’ve been helped, encouraged and inspired by quotations from others’ reflections and insights. Here are some of my favorites." -- Gary Wederspahn (Continue reading ...)
A new way to talk to each other during our dying days
Dr. Marlaine Figueroa Gray advocates for a new, compassionate language around death, emphasizing the importance of legacy, personhood, and meaningful connections in the dying process. (Continue reading ...)
How to Tell Children About Death
"Part of the experience of death is finding ways to accept what has happened, express what we are feeling, and find ways to move on. We, as adults, need to find ways to help our children to do this too." (Continue reading ...)
The D Word … Dead
"Words matter. 'By words we learn thoughts, and by thoughts we learn life.' -- Jean Baptiste Girard" (Continue reading ...)
Why Do We Fear Death And How Can We Overcome It?
"Do you ever worry about your own death, feel that life is too short, or dread the day you will lose someone you care about? You are not alone." (Continue reading ...)