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“Summons” by Aurora Levins Morales: Peaceful activism opens arms for grief and mourning in a beautiful poem -
How To Dispose of a Body In Space: Scientists ponder what to do when someone dies on a space mission -
AMA Adopts New Policies Expanding Access to Palliative Care: The American Medical Association encourages physicians to offer palliative care, regardless of prognosis
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“The difficulty about all this dying, is that you can’t tell a fellow anything about it, so where does the fun come in?”
- Alice James
The Tragic Death of John Rehm
NPR talk show host Diane Rehm talks about the death of her husband in 2014
For over three decades, Diane Rehm has entertained millions of listeners from her seat in front of the microphone at public radio station WAMU in Washington D.C. Now 79, Rehm has interviewed countless political and cultural figures, including Barack Obama, … Continue reading
Our Weekly Tip: Provide for Aging Parents in the Event of Your Death
Don't assume that your parents will be the first to die
Our Tip of the Week: As the baby boomer population ages, many people in their 60s are caring for elderly parents in their homes. They provide financial assistance, help with daily activities, run errands, consult with healthcare providers and generally assist … Continue reading
The Iconic Funeral Hymn “Will The Circle Be Unbroken”
Written in 1907 and made famous by The Carter Family in 1935, this iconic song has a simple message
In 1907, Ada R. Habershon, an English Christian hymnist, and Charles H. Gabriel, who is said to have written or composed up to 8,000 gospel songs, wrote a Christian tune called “Will the Circle Be Unbroken.” The original lyrics are clearly … Continue reading
A New Concept in Green Burials
A Brooklyn, New York company is developing a "mushroom suit" to be worn after death
A New York-based company, Coeio, is experimenting with a new concept in green burials — mushrooms — or more specifically, a “mushroom suit.” According to company cofounders Jae Rhim Lee and Michael Ma, the suit and other burial products Coeio … Continue reading
