Articles about Grieving & Death

Across India, rice dishes appear as blessed offerings in temple kitchens. Rice is ritual, rice is nourishment, and — sometimes — rice is a way to say farewell.

Dear Angel is a column where we dig into personal questions that accompany death and dying. No question is out of bounds.

Dear Angel is a weekly column where we dig into deeply personal questions that accompany death and dying. No question is out of bounds.

I saw how our ancestry can shape us. And I saw how, along with generational trauma, comes generational wisdom.

In this article, we summarize some of the key takeaways from “Griever’s Guide to Father’s Day”, an event featuring a number of grief experts and professionals who were willing to share intimate stories and advice about how they navigate the Father’s Day holiday.

In this article, we summarize some of the key takeaways from “Griever’s Guide to Father’s Day”, an event featuring a number of grief experts and professionals who were willing to share intimate stories and advice about how they navigate the Father’s Day holiday.

In this article, we summarize some of the key takeaways from “Griever’s Guide to Father’s Day”, an event featuring a number of grief experts and professionals who were willing to share intimate stories and advice about how they navigate the Father’s Day holiday.

In this article, we summarize some of the key takeaways from “Griever’s Guide to Mother’s Day”, an event featuring a number of grief experts and professionals who were willing to share intimate stories and advice about how they navigate the Mother’s Day holiday.

In this article, we summarize some of the key takeaways from “Griever’s Guide to Mother’s Day”, an event featuring a number of grief experts and professionals who were willing to share intimate stories and advice about how they navigate the Mother’s Day holiday.

Welcome to Part 1 of our EOL Guide on Wills. I mean, what is a will, anyway? In this article, we highlight the important elements.

It takes only a few moments of consideration to see that our traditional ways of handling dead bodies aren't working anymore.

Learn about this environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional burials.

Planning your funeral can feel daunting, overwhelming even, but it doesn't have to be. Start here.

Choosing a health care proxy could be the most important decision you make for yourself when it comes to end of life care.

Like a stomach rumbling, the feeling of loneliness is an alarm bell. In this case, it’s telling us that we need connection.

Dear Angel is a space where we dig into deeply personal questions that inevitably accompany death and dying. No question is out of bounds.

In this guide, we make plain and simple what a will is, how to create one, what happens if you don’t have one when you die, helpful tips to ensure that your will stands the test of time, and how to navigate disagreements if there's a contested will in your family.

Dr. Jim deMaine shares the powerful introduction to his new book.

Why it is scary and the lessons we have learned to begin this important conversation.

Dear Angel is a weekly column where we dig into deeply personal questions that inevitably accompany death and dying. No question is out of bounds.

A new generation of creators are depicting a different version of end of life on screen. In doing so, television may become a more effective toolkit for those experiencing grief

The pandemic has changed many of our priorities, encouraging some to consider becoming a death doula

We spoke to Dr. BJ Miller about his new company Mettle Health, and how he plans to transform palliative care

What we know and what remains to be learned about how our bodies handle grief

Alua Arthur is a death doula, attorney, adjunct professor, ordained minister, and founder of Going With Grace.

We were recently joined by Dr. Ryan Van Wert, critical care doctor, clinical assistant professor at Stanford, and CEO and co-founder of Vynca. Vynca was built in response to research that shows most healthcare organizations have little-to-no end of life care process.

Rachael Ward, Co-founder of Bible Queery Collective and Marketing Manager for EOL, sat down with us for an intimate talk about where they, as part of the queer community, hope for improvement in end-of-life and grief care.

On November 23, 2020, during the global pandemic, we invited many of our country’s prominent chefs to come together for an online gathering. They shared stories about their lost loved ones and the power food has to connect us. Dan Barber, chef and co-owner of Blue Hill in Manhattan, and Blue Hill at Stone Barns in Pocantico Hills, NY, in a matter of minutes, pulled us intimately into two kitchens from his childhood.

In November 2020, we joined Tembi Locke and Kate DeBartolo to host a conversation with luminary chefs Alice Waters, Dan Barber, and others, for a legacy celebration of those we have cooked with and those we have lost.

We co-hosted a discussion for hundreds of healthcare workers with Chief Experience Officer of the Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Adrienne Boissy, and Justin Baldoni, Director of the Disney film "Clouds." 'Empathy' was the obvious opener.

Every month we join our friends from the Cleveland Clinic to explore three extraordinary new technology solutions for clinicians and home-based caregivers.

When we caught wind of the film "Clouds," we reached out to director Justin Baldoni to understand how this story about dying became a Disney film.

At EOL’s premier of the beautiful Disney film Clouds, Justin Baldoni blew us away with his thoughtful insights and specific gratitude for end-of-life care professionals. Before it was all said and done, we were transported with him into a deeply intimate and moving family experience.

On October 24, 2020, we gathered hundreds of healthcare workers for an open discussion with Justin Baldoni, Director and Producer of Disney's "Clouds," and Adrienne Boissy, physician and Chief Experience Officer at the Cleveland Clinic.

From the COVIDPAPER.ORG

From the COVIDPAPER.ORG, Paper Editors: Candi K. Cann, Ph.D, Michael Hebb, Megan Devine, LCPC, Alica Forneret, Allison Gilbert, Lashanna Williams, Stephanie Gailing, Silvia Perez-Protto, M.D., Rana Adwish, M.D.

From the COVIDPAPER.ORG, Paper Editors: Candi K. Cann, Ph.D, Michael Hebb, Megan Devine, LCPC, Alica Forneret, Allison Gilbert, Lashanna Williams, Stephanie Gailing, Silvia Perez-Protto, M.D., Rana Adwish, M.D.

From the COVIDPAPER.ORG, Paper Editors: Candi K. Cann, Ph.D, Michael Hebb, Megan Devine, LCPC, Alica Forneret, Allison Gilbert, Lashanna Williams, Stephanie Gailing, Silvia Perez-Protto, M.D., Rana Adwish, M.D.

From the COVIDPAPER.ORG, Paper Editors: Candi K. Cann, Ph.D, Michael Hebb, Megan Devine, LCPC, Alica Forneret, Allison Gilbert, Lashanna Williams, Stephanie Gailing, Silvia Perez-Protto, M.D., Rana Adwish, M.D.

Occupy Death | Occupy Life: The Death Positive Movement https://www.consciousdyinginstitute.com/inspiring-quotes/occupy-death-by-tarron-estes For us new age boomers and spiritual seekers, this last transformational movement of Practicing for Death, is the crown jewel of how to be fully in our lives. To occupy death is to embody life. We must wake up out of whatever sleeping or waking dreams we have left, whatever dull, mind numbing trances we are still in, whatever false hope we might have that we will get out of this life without facing our own mortality and death. Some wonder about why we should entertain such gloomy topics anyway, lest we find ourselves bogged down by this unnecessary heaviness. To them I would say that death awareness itches all the time, that it rumbles continually just under the surface, that our real choice is between letting it fester in our unconscious or leveraging it to experience feelings of meaning and deeper connection.

My meditation practice was a grounding force when I felt shaken awake by difficult life circumstances.

Most people see life insurance as a no-brainer to protect against losing their income due to death, but few people consider protecting their human capital in the event they become sick or injured.

Life insurance is not sexy. It’s not fun to talk about and it’s definitely not a process anyone enjoys. However, much like death and taxes, buying life insurance is an essential part of life and a crucial element of sound financial planning.

Over half of American adults don’t have a will, and many more have never talked to their loved ones about what they want done with their remains or what kind of funeral they want.

Ninety-five percent of American adults support organ donation, but only fifty-four percent are actually signed up as donors.

It might be hard to imagine now, but chances are you’ll need some help taking care of yourself later in life. The big question is: How will you pay for it? By Barbara Marquand Buying long-term care insurance is one way to prepare.

Explore all of the new ways we can honor our loved ones!

More than 80 specialists from around the globe who deal daily with the issues of dying and grief have joined to develop new rituals and resources to honor those who die during the COVID-19 era and to aid the living as they grapple with the crisis.