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Five Poetry Books that Address Death the Way We Need It
Poetry has always had a strong pulse on the human condition. Part of the human condition that is universal is how death will ...
The Harrowing Tale of the Ghost Car: Or, You May Be Less Prepared to Die Than You Think
About a year after my father died, my younger sister called me to ask about her car ...
Are Death Doulas Subject to Funeral Service Licensing? Free Speech and the Richwine Decision
When Lauren Richwine founded her Fort Wayne, Indiana business, Death Done Differently, she envisioned helping families navigate ...
Exploring Cemeteries: How a Shared Passion Led to a Father’s Legacy and Daughter’s Mission
The first time I saw a potter’s field was with my dad back in 2010 in Fresno, ...
10 Meaningful Ways to Commemorate Your Pet
Losing a pet is a profound and deeply personal loss. Pets are family members, daily companions, and ...
Death Care, End of Life Care, and Funeral Glossary
Death care practices and funeral rituals have been around for thousands of years, so it is no surprise that there is an entire ...
Resting in the Reef: Memorials Reefs and the Ethics of Ocean-Based Deathcare
Memorial reefs reflect the current shift in ecological deathcare away from conventional ceremonies and cremation rituals.
Embalming Isn’t the Enemy: How a Green Mortician Found the Good in a Polarizing Practice
Our resistance to embalming often reveals deeper cultural discomfort with death itself, and with the realities of ...
Unique Memorial Gifts That Provide Comfort and Support
Find meaningful memorial gifts for grieving loved ones. Expert tips on choosing thoughtful bereavement and sympathy gifts, ...
TalkDeath’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 – Winners Announced
TalkDeath’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 – WINNERS ANNOUNCED Long time readers of TalkDeath will recognize that we ...
