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Remembrance: On the death of a springtime friend
We see some people just once a year, but still consider them friends and hold them dear
What’s a Death Midwife? Inside the Alternative Death Care Movement
From funeral cooperatives to green burials, there's a kinder, gentler, less expensive way to die.
13 ways you can cheat death by using your ashes to become something awesome
What if death wasn't the end? What if there was a way to use your lifeless remains to orbit the Earth. Or become, say, a fireworks display.
7 Things You NEED to Know to Help a Friend Who Lost a Loved One
6 Things To Do With Your Thoughts of Despair
I was asked a very important question by a friend recently, “What do I do with thoughts of despair”? It’s a good question, especially for those grieving the death of a loved one. …
What to say to a friend who had a miscarriage that will actually comfort them
We spoke to a psychologist and a mother who suffered a miscarriage to find out what to say — and what not to say — to someone after a miscarriage.
How to help a friend who's not coping with their grief
This is how to spot if a friend is struggling to cope with a loss, according to a psychologist.
What Happens After Death?
We walked a few blocks from our Birmingham office to ask people what they thought happens after death. These are their answers. So... what do you think? Musi...
How do you help a grieving friend?
How do you respond to pain? When we talk about the skills needed to support a grieving friend, we're not just talking about grief related to death.
How to Become Less Afraid of Death
People are able to come to terms with death as they age
1422 How To Deal with The Death of a Loved One
Dealing with the death of a loved one is never easy. But you can deal with your grief in a healthy way using this one neurology-based technique. Get started ...
5 Ways to Process the Death of a Friend in 12-Step Recovery
Dealing with the death of a close friend in sobriety can be tough. But if you follow some simple guidelines and take it slow, you can transform a painful trial into a caring tribute that honors their memory.
How You Can Help a Friend Who Is Grieving Over Death
Read some tips for when you need to help a grieving friend and how to properly offer your condolences.
Don't Make These 3 Common Funeral-Planning Mistakes
Learn the common funeral-planning mistakes you should avoid, whether you're pre-arranging a service for yourself or a loved one or after a death occurs.
What really happens when you die? Meet the people who handle us after death
It's not something we like to talk about much. We may know our local funeral parlour, but do we know what really goes on there? Or what an embalmer actually does? Or how long a cremation takes, and how it works? Rebecca Atkinson and Sarah Tavner talk to the people who handle us after death
Who Pays Funeral Costs After a Relative's Death?
When a loved one passes, one of the practical questions that comes up is who pays for the funeral. The process can be daunting, but there are ways to figure out who should be covering the costs. First, note that...
The Resurrection Answers Three Big Questions
Does God exist? Which religion is true? Is there life after death? If true, the resurrection answers these three questions.
Everything you need to know about death (but were afraid to ask)
Thinking ahead about the details – from headstones to church music – is a good idea for you and your family
As Sense of Smell Fades, Does Death Come Closer?
They say the nose knows, but can a loss of smell signal impending death?
Elder Care: Curious about cremation?
For those individuals who are willing to think about and plan ahead for death, or for families who have had to make choices regarding deceased loved ones, one of the
