Cost of cremation soars in UK, now averages £640
UK – Cremating an adult costs an average of £640 now, compared with £480 five years ago, with local councils blaming the rise on
UK – Cremating an adult costs an average of £640 now, compared with £480 five years ago, with local councils blaming the rise on
USA – In the U.S. health-care system, it’s often unclear who should talk to patients about end-of-life care options.
USA – A grieving widower has fulfilled a promise he made to his dying wife by planting sunflowers along a 7km stretch of a
USA – Laura Fry only knew the first man she helped die as “dad.” The 72-year-old man’s lungs and bones were riddled with
UK – I’m worried that if I speak out about the change in the law we so badly need, it will alienate trustees, staff and donors.
A doctor on the front lines of hospital care illuminates one of the most important and controversial social issues of our time. Though the vast majority of Americans would prefer to die at home—which hospice care provides—many of us spend our last days fearful
Working with cancer patients makes me more determined to experience all that life has to offer, but sometimes the pain is
UK – The 3% drop has led to fewer transplants taking place, prompting calls for families to ensure they discuss donation
UK – Children don’t worry about elderly pets because they don’t understand death. Perhaps that’s why they’re so good at living.
USA – Failure to get a diploma is linked to a surprisingly large percentage of premature deaths.