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“Veronika Decides to Die” by Paulo Coelho
A young woman’s failed attempt to die leads to a journey to discover the importance of living life to the fullest
As a fan of Paulo Coelho’s much-celebrated and classic book, The Alchemist, I stumbled upon Veronika Decides to Die at a local used bookstore and was intrigued by the topic of the book and the major questions it asks about … Continue reading
Traditional Jewish Burial Rights
How non-orthodox Jews are reclaiming traditional Jewish burial rituals
It is hard to believe that it was just a few years ago when Hal Miller-Jacobs, a non-orthodox Jew, created “an inclusive Jewish burial society” for the Greater Boston area. The society has already made enormous strides for those in … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Perspectives
Tagged chevra kadisha, Death, Jewish burial, Jewish Tradition, Judaism, Moses, Orthodox Jew, Tahara
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Oslo, Norway: The Cemetery Skyscraper
Design student Martin McSherry envisions a new kind of cemetery
Six feet under, but twelve stories high – it’s not a marketing scheme yet, but it could be. A student in Oslo, Norway has been turning heads with his vision for the world’s first skyscraper cemetery. The building was designed … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged Cemetery, Death, Death Design, Graveyard, Martin McSherry, McSherry, Norway, Oslo, Skyscraper
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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 New Orleans Jazz Funeral
How people in New Orleans celebrate the lives of loved ones as they properly send them off at a funeral
New Orleans, Louisiana is no exception when it comes to playing music for loved ones at funerals. However, it uniquely incorporates the jazz music it is well-known for, along with a combination of West African, French, and African-American traditions, into one … 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
