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Maine Might Be Legalizing Viking-Style Funeral Pyres

April 7th, 2021

Want to go out like a Viking? Maine's currently considering a law that would allow another burial option: Viking funeral pyres. When it's your time, would you consider going out in a literal blaze of glory? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Pagan & Wiccan | 39 Comments »

Closure Denied: Mounting COVID-19 Deaths Expose Tragic Reality

July 16th, 2020

The unfortunate reality is that in the United States, COVID is back on the rise. And that means considering the worst case scenario. However, end-of-life planning doesn't have to be a morbid exercise. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Life and Death | 8 Comments »

Family Sues Priest Who Gave Eulogy Saying Dead Son Might Not Go To Heaven

November 27th, 2019

Following a Michigan teen's death by suicide, his grieving family asked a local priest to deliver the funeral eulogy. They were shocked when the clergyman's eulogy implied that their son might not go to heaven. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Life and Death | 14 Comments »

Mom Outraged After Police Raid Son's Funeral, Arrest His Best Friend

August 10th, 2018

A Virginia mother is speaking out after her son's funeral was interrupted by police, who raided the church and arrested her son's best friend before he could give a eulogy. Should the cops have been more respectful to the deceased? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Life and Death | 45 Comments »

Dying Man Holds Ceremony Before Assisted Suicide

May 31st, 2017

Tormented by an incurable disease, John Shields knew that dying meant playing the waiting game, slowly watching quality of life slip away and agony mount. So he chose assisted suicide. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Life and Death | 90 Comments »

After 59 Years of Marriage, Couple Dies Holding Hands

March 21st, 2017

After 59 years of marriage, Margaret and Don Livengood spent their final few days together, side-by-side in a single hospital room, holding hands. When the end finally came, Don and Margaret passed away within a few short hours of one other. The bittersweet e Continue Reading »

Posted in: Life and Death | 7 Comments »

2016: The Year of Celebrity Deaths

December 29th, 2016

The year 2016 may go down in infamy for many reasons, but one of them has to be the unbelievable string of celebrity deaths. This year has been absolutely ruthless in claiming the lives of so many beloved public figures. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Celebrity Ministers, Life and Death | 52 Comments »

What to Do with Your Body After You Die

November 21st, 2016

Rarely does someone want to think about their own death. It’s an unpleasant subject, and one that is unlikely to brighten up your day. However, death is one of life’s few certainties. It’s a matter of when, not if. Tragically, for some, death comes far Continue Reading »

Posted in: Science & Technology, Life and Death | 54 Comments »

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