Tips for Having The Talk (About Final Wishes) With Your Loved Ones
It’s one of the most uncomfortable conversations to have with a loved one. The talk. No, not that talk. We mean talking about discussing end of life wishes. There’s never a truly awesome time to bring...
View ArticleLessons on Death, Life & Everything Between with Thich That Hanh
If you find yourself here, you’re likely someone who has spent a great deal of time contemplating your own mortality. Or, perhaps you came here because you’d like to get more intimate with your...
View ArticleLet’s Talk About These 14 Fears Around Death
Let’s just all say it together and get it out of the way… The idea of death is scary for most, if not all of us. It’s the greatest mystery of all in this life. Which is why we’re scared of it. But the...
View Article13 (More) Memorable Last Words Of All Time
The last moments of someone’s life are some of the most sacred, memorable, sometimes terrifying and also sometimes exquisite moments. We have heard tales of all kinds: people seeing spiritual and...
View Article4 Grief Wellness Trends To Consider Tapping Into In 2022
Grief wellness. A concept that might seem foreign to you. While you’re scratching your head trying to work out what exactly that means, this industry is booming like none other. While Death Doulas and...
View Article6 Service-Oriented Alternatives To Direct Cremation
Direct cremation rates are on the rise, and have been for a long time. Harsh truth alert: People are increasingly seeing that a full blown traditional funeral isn’t only expensive, but also...
View Article7 Unique Sympathy Gift Ideas For The Modern Griever (That Aren’t Flowers)
Gone are the days of impersonalized sympathy gifts that have zero meaning for the person or family who’s grieving. In the past, we could just send a card to someone and call it good. Now, grief is...
View Article14 Lessons on Grief & Loss From Our Readers
Lesson #1: “Grief is one of the purest forms of love.” – Gabor S. Some people say that the level to which we love is the level to which we grieve. The more we love, the more at risk we are to dive deep...
View Article21 Conversation Starters To Support A Grieving Friend
Grief is a complex topic. It’s one we’re just honestly beginning to understand in our modern society. And the more we learn about and understand grief, the better we are able to support those who are...
View ArticleWhy Intimacy With Death Is Necessary for a Healthy Life
Death. The news we all fear to hear of one day. The final destination we certainly don’t wish for. Yet, death is the most inevitable part of life. We love how Dr. Richard Kalish describes the way our...
View Article30 (Science Backed) Ways To Connect to Joy In Grief
Sometimes the journey of grief can leave you feeling hopeless, lost, overwhelmed and contracted. And in these moments, joy feels like a distant friend. Thankfully, there are hundreds of tiny ways you...
View Article10 “Conscious Dying” Affirmations For The Ages
To die a conscious death is something we have an opportunity to do now in this modern world. We can plan for it, prepare for it, and talk about it to relieve our fears and worries. And thankfully...
View Article29 Ways To Celebrate the Life of Someone After Their Gone
After the funeral service is over and years pass by, it may be hard to find ways to celebrate those we’ve lost, even though we still think about them all the time. Whether it’s a holiday, event, or...
View Article8 Beautiful Pieces Of Art Depicting Death That Will Leave You Speechless
Art has a great way of allowing us to explore topics that we don’t get to explore often in life. Death is one of those topics we don’t get to explore until it’s too late to turn back and report our...
View Article4 Lessons The Seasons Changing Can Teach Us About Grief
I’m sitting here watching the leaves begin to fall from the trees as I write this blog right now. The leaves’ silent journey from branch to ground reminds me of the continuous cycles of change we move...
View ArticleMorbidly Curious? This Death Card Game Makes Space for Conversations Around...
In my own search for new and better ways to invite death into our lives and especially in conversations, I came across the death-inspired card game called Morbid Curiosity. James and Kimberley, a...
View Article11 Tips for Writing An Authentic, Heartfelt Eulogy
So you want to write a eulogy for your loved one, but aren’t sure where to start? No sweat, we’ve got you covered. With these 11 tips on delivering eulogies, you’ll be capable of writing nothing...
View Article10 Common Mistakes You’ll Probably Make When It Comes To Death & Funerals
When it comes to the topics of funerals and death, there is a bit of a lack of education around what the heck to do when it comes to these topics. Therefore, there are many rookie mistakes to be made,...
View Article5 Gratitude Practices For Grieving Hearts This Thanksgiving
You might have seen this article title and thought to yourself “Gratitude in Grief!!?! Yea right, maybe in your own dream world you can feel thankful while grieving”. We hear you. It sure sounds like...
View Article6 Practices & Prompts To Help You Have A “Good Death”
Is it truly possible to have a good death? If you’re reading this, there is a chance you might be triggered or offended by this idea. In fact, we’ve had folks get offended by us referring to anything...
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