Life & Death

Sultan the Police Dog: Goodbye to two brave K-9s.

The use of trained dogs in police work dates back to ancient times. Today, we find K9s used as an…

9 years ago

PBS’s Frontline series to air Being Mortal, a documentary on end-of-life care

PBS will air Frontline: Being Mortal tonight, Tuesday, February 10th, 2015 at 10pm EST. The special will air again on…

9 years ago

Give makesafehappen.com a second chance.

Nationwide’s makesafehappen.com Super Bowl commercial (aka “The Boy Who Will Never Grow Up”) was one the most talked about subjects…

9 years ago

Stress in America: APA releases new report.

According to the 2014 Stress in America survey by the American Psychological Association, money and finances are the key issues…

9 years ago

Digital Legacy: What happens to your Facebook account?

Even the most diligent planner can miss an important end-of-life planning element: protecting your digital legacy. (more…)

9 years ago

Lee Harvey Oswald casket must go back to family.

A judge in Tarrant County, Texas, has ruled that the original Lee Harvey Oswald casket must be returned to the…

9 years ago

Muslim Undertakers of East London

In a recent article in the independent journal, Roads & Kingdoms, Liana Aghajanian takes a close look at the world…

9 years ago

“Death test” may be coming to a hospital near you soon.

Doctors may soon use a 29-point death test to evaluate seniors who are admitted to the hospital for critical care. (more…)

9 years ago

Talking about death: How Americans handle the subject.

Talking about death doesn't come naturally to most of us. It's a topic that we often avoid until it's absolutely…

9 years ago

Commemorating the historic Winston Churchill funeral.

Saturday, January 24, 2015 marked the 50th anniversary of the death of Sir Winston Churchill. He was laid to rest…

9 years ago