People who work in direct patient care in hospice have varied backgrounds in caring for the mind, body, and spirit of someone who is expected to die in six months. The hospice i... Continue reading

Most of the time, survivors don't send out invitations to funerals. Usually, a death is announced through the newspaper, over social media, or by word of mouth. The funeral arra... Continue reading

Cultures around the world have unique funeral traditions to honor the deceased, but did you know crows do, too? Clad all in black, the crows gather around their deceased family ... Continue reading

You're probably asking, "What in the world is a mushroom burial suit?" Don't worry, you aren't the only one! This concept has only recently started to gain in popularity and is... Continue reading

When death shakes a family's foundation, offering words of condolences when their family member is dying is one of the many ways of being there for them. Saying words of love an... Continue reading

A memory pillow is a lovely and unique way to remember a family member or friend who has died. These pillows are often made from a favorite shirt or another treasured clothing i... Continue reading

Western societies have bred a fear of death for many years. It can be taboo to talk about what death can be like, as well as being able to understand and accept it. With the adv... Continue reading

Songwriters know that emotions connect all of us — including grief. Here are some of the great tribute songs written in memory of people who died. These songs may not be... Continue reading

Death is an unavoidable part of life—and that frightens some people. Understandably, plenty of us dislike talking, or even thinking about, death. Jump ahead to these secti... Continue reading

Shopping for a birthday gift can be challenging. But the pressure to find the perfect gift can rise even more when it's a milestone birthday. Jump ahead to these sections: Fir... Continue reading