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“In Case You Don’t Live Forever” by Ben Platt:
Melodic ballad honors those who’ve come before us -
Our Monthly Tip: Make an “In Case of Death” File to Ease Loved One’s Grief:
How preparing for your own death can be the ultimate act of love -
Passing of Beloved Comedian Births a New Comedy Festival:
Kenny DeForest keeps us laughing long after he's gone
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Tag Archives: Musician
In the Age of the Internet, More Celebrities Are Living Out Illnesses In Secret
What the deaths of David Bowie, Alan Rickman and Jackie Collins teach us about modern celebrity
In 2016, it’s hard to imagine anyone keeping a secret for long, let alone a big one like a cancer diagnosis. Nearly everyone is on social media, posting about everything from a job they just snagged to trivial details about … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged Actor, Alan Rickman, Alan Rickman death, Cancer, celebrity, David Bowie, David Bowie death, Death, Jackie Collins, Musician, terminal illness
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How Can Music Provide Comfort in End of Life? An Interview with Kieran Schnabel, Part Two
A music thanatologist talks about providing comfort at the end of life
Today is the final installment of our two-part interview with Kieran Schnabel, a music thanatologist with SacredFlight (a not-for-profit charitable organization of certified music thanatologists). Kieran is located in Oregon, and grew up practicing and studying music. He is now a full time music thanatologist, and … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
Tagged Artist, Bedside Music, Grief, Harp, Harp Music, Healing, Hope, Kieran Schnabel, Music, Music for Healing, music thanatology, Musician, Peace, Sacred Flight
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How Can Music Provide Comfort in End of Life? An Interview with Kieran Schnabel, Part One
A music thanatologist talks about providing comfort at the end of life
Today is part one of a two-part interview with Kieran Schnabel, a music thanatologist with SacredFlight (a not-for-profit charitable organization of certified music thanatologists). Kieran is located in Oregon, and grew up practicing and studying music. He is now a full time … Continue reading