Tag Archives: Death

Friedhof for All: Austria’s Modern Islamic Cemetery

Bernardo Bader Architects integrates traditional Islamic motifs that speak to life and death in their cemetery design

Though Islam may not be one of the most predominant religions in Austria, the presence of the Muslim community holds a special cultural presence in the country. In 2012, a striking Islamischer Friedhof (Islamic cemetery) came to life through the … Continue reading

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Flower Power: Oils for Loss and the Stages of Grief

Oils to aid the stages of grief both during and after a memorial

5 Tips to Heal from a Loss with Floral Oils: Overlooking the effects a loss can have on our emotional and physical well-being is not an uncommon scenario. But in the middle of the flurry that is prepping for a … Continue reading

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In Living Color: India’s Holi Festival

The "Festival of Colors" in India teaches us about life, death and letting go.

When the moon waxes full in the first days of March, it’s an sign for Indians that Springtime is coming. And the days following this first full moon mark the arrival of one the India’s most colorful festivals: Holi. Otherwise … Continue reading

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Crowd Sourcing Helps Find Debris of Beijing-Bound Boeing 777-200 Flight That Departed Malaysia

A global volunteer network help scan satellite images and today loved ones were notified by text that all are dead

Sadly, we report that it has been confirmed that all passengers on Malaysian Airlines Flight 370 are dead. Loved ones were notified by a text message this morning. One cannot help but ask – was a text message the proper way … Continue reading

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As Time Goes By: Chinese Designers Zijina Li and Xueping Chen’s “43 Minutes With Grandma”

Designboom’s Design for Death competition features an interactive urn for cremated remains.

Chinese designers Zijina li and Xueping Chen want to redesign the way we look at urns and cremated remains. Their design, “43 Minutes With Grandma,” was featured by Designboom’s Design for Death competition last April and makes urns much more … Continue reading

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Alkaline Hydrolysis: Green Burial or Scientific Nightmare?

A new disposition method liquefies the body, preserves the environment and horrifies funeral consumers

Given the numerous environmental issues overshadowing the 21st century, learning how to live sustainably is a generally accepted responsibility. But what about learning how to die sustainably? Traditional burials take up valuable space. Cremation requires lots of energy, often supplied … Continue reading

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