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Funeral Home Owner Chris Johnson Spending Halloween in Jail: More than a dozen bodies found decomposing at his Georgia funeral home -
Our Monthly Tip: Toast a Loved One with a Personalized Glass: Etching the glassware adds a touch of class to any memorial gathering keepsake -
My Cousin’s Death Taught Me the Meaning of Life: A lesson in existentialism and mortality
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“Right, Before I Die” Portrays Inner Life of Hospice Patients
Photo essay by American artists Andrew George delivers life lessons
In 2012, American artist Andrew George contacted the Medical Director of Palliative Care at Providence Holy Cross Medical Centre in Los Angeles, California. George proposed the project that, two years later, became the photo essay “Right, Before I Die.” This … Continue reading
Our Weekly Tip: Writing an Ethical Will or Heart Will
Leaving a written record of your values and beliefs
Our Tip of the Week: A testamentary will — the type of will with which most people are familiar — is a legal document clarifying your intentions regarding the distribution of your property and the care of any minor children … Continue reading
Being Mortal by Atul Gawande
A practicing surgeon contemplates mortality by examining the experiences of his elders and their caregivers
The concept of death is a compelling subject to dwell on. As we grow and mature, it becomes ingrained in us that, while a life may be the longest thing we will ever experience, the experience itself is shorter than … Continue reading
