Our Top Posts of 2015
Christmas has passed and the year is coming to a close. Amidst the violence, terrorism and loss, 2015 may have been one of the ...
Culture & Politics
Ashes to Ashes: Life in the Cremation Chamber
Cremation is on the rise, really on the rise. In 1999 cremation rates were only at 25% in America. With more people claiming no religious ...
Culture & Politics
TalkDeath Review: Death Salon at the Mütter Museum
They say that death is the last great taboo in Western society. However death was the guest of honour in Philly last week. ...
Culture & Politics
Sitting Shiva: What You Need To Know About This Jewish Custom
When a death occurs outside of our religious and cultural background it can add to what is already a disorienting experience. Will the ...
Culture & Politics
The World’s Largest Memorials
Countless books and academic articles have been written on the question of why we memorialize the dead. That question is one that inspires ...
