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21 Best Books About Death, Dying & Accepting the Inevitable

Discover the best sad, uplifting, and nonfiction books about death, dying, and accepting the inevitable. Continue reading

7 Things To Do If You Dream About Death or Dying

Dreams about death are symbolic and not uncommon after having suffered a significant loss or illness. Things that may be happening around you might trigger you into having these... Continue reading

Why Do Humans Have to Die? The Circle of Life & Death

The gift of life has forever been a mystery. Academic, scientific, and religious scholars have researched and debated the question of why do humans have to die for hundreds of... Continue reading

12 Short Day of the Dead Poems & Excerpts of Calaveritas

Ever heard of "gallows humor?" This dark sense of what's funny comes is displayed in one Día de los Muertos tradition, the short satirical poems called Calaveritas, or... Continue reading

12 Things to Say (And Not to Say) When Someone’s Family Member Has Cancer

When someone is dealing with illness even the most emotionally intelligent person can have a hard time knowing what to say. If you know someone who has a family member with... Continue reading

'A Beginner's Guide to the End': A Book Review

When we think of death and dying, it's usually in the context of someone else's death — not our own. We are inquisitive and ask about how they died, whether it was painful... Continue reading

What is a Necrology? Purpose & How to Find One

When someone dies, it's customary for a local publication to print an obituary describing their life and providing information about funeral services. Jump ahead to these... Continue reading

20 Best Books on Pandemics, Epidemics & Viruses

Pandemics, epidemics, and viruses have been lurking in our backyards and family histories long before the written word. When humans finally did start writing things down, accoun... Continue reading

A Brief History of the Grim Reaper

Personifying death is one way that human beings have historically come to grips with our mortality. And the most recognizable embodiment of death itself is a dark, mysterious... Continue reading

What Really Happens at a Death Cafe?

Death isn't often a conversation starter or the icebreaker at a party, but at a Death Cafe, it's center stage. This unique gathering is becoming more and more popular by the da... Continue reading

30 Short Religious ‘Happy Birthday’ Wishes for Everyone

Most of us want the important people in our lives to know we wish the best for them on their birthdays. That's why many of us also don't feel that simply saying "Happy Birthday"... Continue reading

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