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“Sacred Dying” by Megory Anderson
How Megory Anderson creates rituals and vigils for a beautiful, peaceful dying process
Megory Anderson’s book Sacred Dying is a happy blend of a spiritual, emotional and practical guide to preparing for our final journey: dying. What does it mean to die “sacredly”? Anderson’s book highlights a variety of rituals we can employ for … Continue reading
The Power of Grief: Widow Stays by Spouse’s Side after his Death
Why a Belgian widow slept beside her husband for an entire year after his passing
When a loved one passes, we suddenly feel our body become susceptible to unimagined emotions associated with death. No one person is exempt from the reality that grief becomes a curious blend of fear, depression, anger and denial that moves … Continue reading
An Ancient Art: The Xolo Dog Sculptures
How the first Chihuahuas became totems of a good death in Aztec and Mayan art
When we look at the relationships humans create with their objects, we almost always uncover a sort of totemism—a deeper, worshiped meaning applied to something inanimate. And while the word totem may evoke the towering, carved pine poles of Alaska, … Continue reading
Funeral Practices in Sweden
Concerning death and funerals, the Swedish government caters to the needs of both its dominant Christian population, as well as those of every other religion
Though it’s filled with almost every kind of prominent world religion, Sweden also has a strong identity as a secularized country. This duality has thus influenced the way the Swedish government approaches the numerous funeral and burial practices in their … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Perspectives
Tagged Death, Dying, end-of-life, Funeral, Funeral Practices, Religion, Swede, Sweden, Swedes, Swedish
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Americans Lacking in Advance Directives for End of Life Planning
Why do so few Americans have an advance directive when preparing for death?
Making end of life preparations will not only provide you with a death as dignified and uncomplicated as possible: it will also give your family peace of mind. A part of planning for our shared, inevitable fate of death means … Continue reading
Saying Goodbye to Actor Peter O’Toole
The "Lawrence of Arabia" actor passes away in London at the age of 81
It’s with a heavy heart that we say farewell to actor Peter O’Toole, who passed away yesterday at the age of 81. The beloved Irish/English actor was famous for his roles in films that have become indispensable to the world … Continue reading
Posted in Just Passed
Tagged 60s, Actor, Albert Finney, Audrey Hepburn, Death, English actor, Goodbye Mr. Chips, Ireland acting, Irish actor, Lawrence of Arabia, London, O'Toole, Peter, Peter O'Toole, Yorkshire Post
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