Death-related thoughts discourage purchasing
USA – Thinking about death isn’t doing the annuity industry any favors, but it could be the missing piece of a
USA – Thinking about death isn’t doing the annuity industry any favors, but it could be the missing piece of a
USA – I was working in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) as a medical resident when I learned that my 89-year-old
UK – Adam Lee explains growth of the ‘alternative’ funeral as younger generations turn away from religion.
UK – Inquiry into end-of-life care finds some doctors carry on giving treatment to dying patients because of pressure
MEXICO – A new interpretation of cremation urns is based on pre-Hispanic funeral vessels.
UK – A wave of apps such are emerging to help people plan their own mortal passings, right down to Instagram-
There is an unspoken dark side of modern medicine–keeping patients alive at any price. Two thirds of Americans die in healthcare institutions, tethered to machines and tubes, even though research shows that most prefer to die at home in comfort, surrounded by loved ones.
Traditional Arts researcher Michelle Collins tells the fascinating story of the practice of keening at funerals in
John Sherlock is an award-winning ceramicist. He makes unique ‘sacred vessels’ designed to contain cremated
USA – Demand is growing for green burial in the US. More than 64% of over 40s want eco-friendly options.