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Very moving words and images in this artwork from Candy Chang, the creator of Before I Die walls. From her site: DISPLAYS OF MOURNING and the contemplation of death were once critical components of public life, yet much of modern society has swept these elements from...
Royal Trinity Hospice in the UK suggests a few unique ways to have a death & dying conversation with your family--for instance over Mexican food discuss that culture's more open attitude toward death. Worth a look! https://www.royaltrinityhospice.london/blog/8-ways-to?platform=hootsuite...
On Wednesday, May 16, volunteers and staff gathered at The Marina for a beautiful late afternoon party. Many people don't realize that we have over 300 volunteers (hospice, bereavement, advance care planning, board, thrift shop, garden and administrative) who give their time and love to our...
A new phenomena due to social media: video diaries directly from the young who have terminal illness. “This is beyond reality television. It’s real life, with life and death consequences,” says mental health expert Scott Dehorty. It’s a phenomenon unique to the social media-centric era we...
Wow! this is taking 'Death Cafe' to a whole new level!!! "The cafe's modestly priced menu includes death-themed coffee drinks, such as the "One Year Left" latte, "One Month Left" mocha and the "Last Day" espresso." https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/bangkok-death-cafe/?gallery=5 ...
As we turn more and more to cremation, and to green burials, traditional cemeteries need to shift with us https://www.bostonglobe.com/ideas/2018/05/12/cemetery-dead/UvBA3zR439Erh0GklCHvkI/story.html...
Candy Chang, the creator of Before I Die walls around the world, has another art installation in which she asks visitors thoughtful questions. This image is how I fell about our volunteers--they are quietly doing the crucial work of caring for vulnerable and wounded people in...
Wonderful article about the work of Nancy LeVine, called the 'Annie Leibovitz" of dog portraiture, and the lessons of love, loss and aging we can learn from dogs. http://blog.sevenponds.com/soulful-expressions/nancy-levine-captures-the-profound-beauty-of-aging-in-her-portraits-of-senior-dogs...
Want to be inspired? Check out this half hour program about Claire Wineland, who has spent every day of her life living fully despite dealing with cystic fibrosis! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kD_Fr3VAsYM...
Michael Cohen's parents share their decision to state the cause of death in his obituary in this poignant interview. http://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2018/04/30/suicide-stigma-obituary...