Nicole Kidman’s recent announcement that she is training to become a death doula has brought new attention to a role many people still do not fully understand. While the story has drawn interest because of her celebrity status, it also highlights an important part of end-of-life care: the need for compassionate, personal support during one […]
As October fades into November, we don’t just see pumpkins and Halloween witches. We also see marigold blooms, painted skulls, and flickering candles. These colorful decorations are symbols of the celebration of Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Day of the Dead, is a colorful and significant Mexican holiday that celebrates the […]
The sudden loss of a loved one is an overwhelming experience. When finances are tight, the burden can feel even heavier. Funerals are expensive, often costing thousands of dollars. The sticker shock leaves many to wonder how to get help paying for a funeral. If you are in this situation, be aware that options are […]
You might remember flipping through the newspaper obituary section or watching your parents and grandparents do this while telling stories about the familiar names they spotted. In fact, before social media, obituaries were the primary way we kept up with the passing of friends, neighbors, and acquaintances. Indeed, throughout history, preparing an obituary has held […]
It’s a New Frontier in Artificial Intelligence A new generation of artificial intelligence (AI) is all the rage now. AI programs have been used for years, but the latest technological breakthrough is “generative” AI programs. These new AI programs, also known as chatbots, can respond to virtually any query. They can answer questions, hold a […]
Funerals in the time of COVID Part 2 There’s an old saying about taking things for granted that goes something like, “you don’t miss something until it’s gone.” If nothing else, COVID-19 has put an exclamation point on that. Since the beginning of the pandemic, we’ve discovered a lot of things we’ve taken for granted. […]
For most people, pets are part of the family. So when we lose a furry friend we look for a way to commemorate the memories we shared. The trouble is, it’s not always easy to find the perfect way to celebrate the time we had together. Did you know that you can hold a funeral […]
