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Funeral Home Owner Chris Johnson Spending Halloween in Jail:
More than a dozen bodies found decomposing at his Georgia funeral home -
Our Monthly Tip: Toast a Loved One with a Personalized Glass:
Etching the glassware adds a touch of class to any memorial gathering keepsake -
My Cousin’s Death Taught Me the Meaning of Life:
A lesson in existentialism and mortality
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Category Archives: Lending Insight
“How to Host a Viking Funeral” by Kyle Scheele
Scheele's quirky, creative quest to help others release regrets is amusing and touching
No one is immolated in “How to Host a Viking Funeral,” although more than 20,000 regrets scribbled on paper do go up in smoke, along with a rather impressive-looking cardboard Viking boat. The event, documented in this entertaining tome, was … Continue reading
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The Grief Cure by Cody Delistraty
Navigating the depths: finding meaning in grief through unconventional cures
When Cody Delistraty’s mother died of cancer, he was devastated. As a burgeoning journalist in his early twenties, he turned to his training in reporting, diving into research, consulting experts and exploring the latest treatments for grief. His book … Continue reading
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“Enter the Void” by Gaspar Noé
A visually stunning, experimental film that follows one man through the afterlife
“Enter the Void,” directed by Argentine filmmaker Gaspar Noé, who lives in France, is a visually stunning, psychedelic exploration of one man’s journey after death. The film is renowned for its hallucinatory portrayal of Tokyo’s neon-lit underworld and its unconventional … Continue reading
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Things I’ve learned About Loss by Dana Shields
Finding Comfort and Clarity in Dana Shields' Things I've Learned About Loss
After the loss of her younger brother in a plane crash, Dana Shields faced a challenging grieving process. With time, support from family and friends and guidance from a therapist, Shields gradually healed and gained valuable insights into the … Continue reading
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“Dear Edward” by Ann Napolitano
Discover the poignant journey of Edward Adler, the sole survivor of a tragic plane crash
Ann Napolitano’s novel “Dear Edward” delicately navigates the terrain between hope and heartache. The story follows 12-year-old Edward Adler, the sole survivor of a devastating plane crash, as he attempts to rebuild his life after the unimaginable loss of his … Continue reading
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“The Book That Wrote Me: 8 Steps to Remember, Recreate, and Liberate Your Life”
A thoughtful, engaging guide to telling one’s life story by authors Gabriela Floriceanu, George Floriceanu, Carmen Ontanu and Claudia Stroe
All people have a story to tell, whether they know it or not: This is the premise of “The Book That Wrote Me: 8 Steps to Remember, Recreate, and Liberate Your Life.” The authors walk their readers (and soon-to-be authors) … Continue reading
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