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Swiss Pragmatism Extends into Death
The ever-pragmatic Swiss approach burial practices and cremation scattering with a heavy dose of reality
Since many members of our SevenPonds team have tapped into their ethnic roots for this column, I’m long overdue to contribute. I’m half Swiss, so I’m familiar with Switzerland’s more progressive burial practices (and cremation scattering.) Let’s face it, the … Continue reading
But Is There Internet After We Die?
A Desert Sun article considers the digital assets we leave behind when we die
Setting a loved one’s affairs in order has become more complex now than ever, due to the pervasive role of online social media. And it’s on the verge of becoming downright abstract when we consider the digital assets so many, … Continue reading
“Meditation XVII” by John Donne
John Donne helps us see that we are all connected, even in death
You have probably heard the famous phrase “No man is an island,” whether in a classroom, or being quoted by one of your more pretentious friends. But you might be less familiar with the piece of writing this expression originates from: … Continue reading
Ghana’s Fantasy Coffins
Whimsical coffins offer a personalized resting place for Ghanaians
Funerals in Ghana are beloved for their celebratory air. “People will be saying things like, ‘Oh, Honey, no need to cook tonight, let’s go to the funeral,’ says one Ghanaian man, “[they’re] better than a party — you get to … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Perspectives
Tagged African, Artisan, Casket, Coffin, Death, Fantasy, Funeral, Ghana, Ghanaian, Gradmother, Kane Kwei Carpentry Workshop, Kwei, Teshie, Unique Death, Whimsical
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“The Best Care Possible: A Physician’s Quest to Transform Care Through the End of Life” by Ira Byock, M.D.
The palliative care physician explains what it means to provide the best care possible as a doctor to the dying.
The Best Care Possible: A Physician’s Quest to Transform Care Through the End of Life is author and doctor Ira Byock, M.D.’s latest opus on end-of-life care. The palliative care physician’s reflections on being a “doctor to the dying” are … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
Tagged Byock, Caregiving, Dartmouth, Dartmouth Medical Center, Death, Doctor patient relationship, Dying Compassionately, dying father, End-of-life care, Hospice, Ira Byock, Palliative Care, Regrets of the Dying, Surrogate end of life care, The Best Care Possible: A Physicians Quest to Transform Care Through the End of Life
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New York Times Article Says “Values Conflict at the End of Life”
Paula Span wonders: how do we make decisions for dying relatives who are cognitively impaired?
Family members play a crucial part in making sure that mom, dad, or whoever receiving end-of-life attention is having the most painless experience possible. Perhaps most importantly, we want the experience to be unique to their wishes. But what happens … Continue reading
