Articles On:death
Musings on Afterlife, Science and His Wife’s Death
Columnist Robert C. Koehler ponders a panel discussion on consciousness and the afterlife and recalls ...

‘Forever After’: Thoughts on Dying and Death
Sandra Butler’s essay, excerpted from “The Kitchen Is Closed: And Other Benefits of Being Old,” ...

10 Meaningful Sympathy Gifts Instead of Flowers
When you hear that a friend has lost a loved one, you naturally desire to ...

Ask Amy: Profound Grief Over Her Dog’s Death
A woman whose 5-year-old dog died from cancer is experiencing profound grief over her dog’s ...

Aquamation and Eco-Friendly Burial Methods
When South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu died recently at the age of 90, it was ...

‘VSED’ to Hasten Death for the Terminally Ill
People diagnosed with chronic progressive diseases or terminal illnesses may despair at the possibility of ...

How to Announce a Loved One’s Death on Social Media
So much of our lives is shared through social media. We post cheerful news about ...

What Is an End-of-Life Doula?
Doulas are helpers. The word “doula” comes from the Greek, where it means, roughly, “female ...
