Death And Dying

Loss of a Spouse
We feel happy, safe and secure while we are in the company of our spouse. This is because our spouse supports us in our happy and sad times. But, loss of a spouse, who was very loving and caring, can be a big loss which is irreparable. This article explains the feelings associated with loss of a spouse and how to deal with it.

Headstone - Design Your Own
Words fail us when we wish to discuss something related to death. Nonetheless, I am making an attempt to discuss how you can design your own headstone. It is a little fatalist, I know? But it might be fun to try out, right? Read on...

Jewish Death Rituals
In Judaism, death is conceived as a natural part of the life cycle. There are many customs and traditions that dominates the process of death, burial and mourning in the Jewish death rituals.

Hindu Death Rituals
The Irish poet, Oscar Wilde, once said, "One can survive everything nowadays, except death." Dying is accepted as a part of life, and when one dies, there are a multitude of rituals and ceremonies that need to be performed. Let us take a look at the various death rituals that the Hindus perform...

Embalming Dead Bodies
Embalming is the process of preserving a human dead body, with the purpose of postponing decomposition for as long as possible. It is a process intricately entwined with centuries of human history.

Decomposition of Dead Bodies
When any living organism dies, the body decomposes. This process involves the breakdown of muscle and bone tissue into a more simple form of matter. The decomposition of dead bodies is very essential for the cycle of new growth, species development and again, death...

Signs of Approaching Death
There are specific signs and symptoms that indicate life is coming to an end. Some physical signs include increased sleepiness, irregular heartbeat, decreased intake of food...

Prepare for Your Deathbed While You’re Still Alive
When you’re gasping your last breath, what will you be thinking about?

Near Death Experiences
A very intriguing thought and one that has always stirred up much debate is the 'near death experience'. While science refuses to believe that which is not conceivable to the eye or any human faculty, there are a number of near death experiences that are on record, defying science and even religion...

Ideas for Headstone Inscriptions
Headstone inscriptions are a great way to express your feelings for the deceased person. Here are some heart-touching ideas for headstone inscriptions that help to make a permanent memorial of your close ones who have passed away.

Near Death Experiences Fascinate Researchers
For centuries spiritualists and medical professionals have been trying to decipher near death experiences using the established doctrines of religion and science. A new study may reveal the truth behind the mystery.

How to Write a Eulogy?
Eulogy is the reflection of memories you have about the person who passed away. A close friend or a relative reads out a eulogy at the funeral service. This article gives a brief insight into how to write a eulogy.

Pros and Cons of Euthanasia
Is mercy killing humane? Do we have the right to assess whether a life is worth living? Should euthanasia be practiced for terminally ill people only or even for the debilitated and mentally ill too? Read to know the Pros and Cons of Euthanasia.

The Untethered Soul: Contemplating Death
New book about finding inner peace and freedom through deeper self understanding.

Explaining Death to Children
Explaining death to a child is one of the most difficult tasks that an adult is faced with. But no matter how challenging it may be, it is a necessary part of growing up, and helping a child to understand and grieve can help you as well.

The Way To Heaven!!
The world mourned Pope John Paul II. Do we realize the truth of life? We are afraid of death only because of end of physical end. We have even stopped living true life and gain inner death daily. Love is the only truth. Spread it and live forever!

Deathly Confrontations
An inevitable truth of life is death. It may be the end of a circle that indicated life. It is the completion of one human rotation for another.

The Noble Society - Noble Living and Noble Death
Everything can be solved in this world, if we start valuing other people’s thoughts. Just put yourself as the second person and think. Are you doing right? We will be able to sort out most of these questions

The External Life - Out Of Body?
'To be or not to be’ is still flaming question. This article talks about experiencing out of body or near to death.

Rites of Passage –Part I – The Eastern Ways
The hardest fact to face, death is the ultimate end for every living person. Every culture has its own interpretation for the inevitable, and each has its own way of making people left behind face it bravely…….

Understanding Death
Death is a difficult topic to talk about. It is believed by some that just before death all diseases leave the body. The reason for this may be that life wants you to go unto death with full awareness. Now, not every one has to believe in that. But the fact remains that if you live your life with full awareness, if you have taken risks in life with full awareness, if you have participated in crisis (be it natural or planned adventure), you will die with full awareness too.

Death Management
The society we live in is a death denying one. But we all know that death is inevitable. Why do we have to treat death as a taboo? Is there a way to express our grief? And how do we come to terms and accept the death of someone close to us? Death has been evaded, ignored and denied by us. We have taken death as just another disease to be conquered.

If Life is a Question, Answer is Death.
Birth and death are just doors to enter in and exit from the world. Once we move upward from the point of birth, we get afraid of death.

The Meaning of Death
What do you mean by death Mom?," asked a six-year old to his mom. All his mother could say was that everyone in this world lives and dies.

.yet to be born!
Happiness is a state, which requires effort, at times. It’s yet another normal day. I am having my dinner sitting on the table, contemplating how to die.

Death On Easy !
Death comes to me, in so many ways even with you alone. Some die good, and some you just don't know. Hide from death best on much to early with some, that could have even been there even before you best perhaps. Escape the common ways that lead to the common average age of death even alone.

Trying To Cheat Death!
Death of our loved and dear ones is an experience that is far beyond explanation. It is the hard reality that you have to accept whether you wish to or not. People have the habit to cling on to the last thing hoping that will change the scene, but, alas! Nothing like that happens and the one, who is to die, finally passes away.

Natasha Richardson Buried in Private Ceremony in New York
Funeral took place at St Peter's Episcopal church near Millbrook where actress married Liam Neeson

The Thing About Mourning
My wife’s mother passed away last Monday. She was 82 and died in her sleep, so from her point of view, she made a smooth transition into the afterlife. My wife, Aban, and I are now officially in mourning. The trouble is, I don’t feel particularly sad – and neither does my wife.

Funeral Music: Finding the Right Song
Music is often considered the most moving portion of any service celebrating the life of a loved one. This article discusses when to use music in a funeral or memorial service and how best to select pieces for these often somber occasions.

Memorial Service: Incorporating Family Into A Ceremony
For many, incorporating family and friends into the planning of a memorial service is an important part of bringing everyone together. This article describes how family members can be involved in various aspects of a funeral service and its planning.

Seven ways to save on funeral cost
Many families are left to pay funeral expenses for a loved one without having adequate funds. There are many ways to save money on funerals and at the same time have the type of service and remembrance that can provide proper closure and help save families from emotional and financial heartache.

Pre Paid Funerals - A Crying Need to Bury the Old Ways of Pre Paying for the Inevitable
Having your own funeral expense trust is the safest way to pre fund your funeral today. With the many potential hazards of pre funding at a funeral home, understanding all your options and educating yourself has never been more important. Protect your family from emotional overspending and the potential of financial heartaches by funding your own funeral expense trust.

Embracing Death
This is about realizing the true meaning of Death...

Fear of Death
Does the idea of dying strike fear in your heart? You don't have to live your whole life with this fear.

Celebrate A Life Through An Online Memorial
When we die, we want to leave a life story that can speak to others both now and in generations to come. This article describes how posting a life story on an online memorial service site can help celebrate a life and encourage others.

Hearse Financing
Hearse is used for limited purposes only especially for transporting the dead from the church to cemetery. Due to its limited scope, many banks and financial institutions are not ready to finance hearse.

Surviving The Loss Of A Child
Kim gives advice about how to survive the loss of your child. She's very motivational because she has lost two of her children through terrible tragedies.

Afraid to Talk About Dying
When my husband was diagnosed with esophagus cancer, we never talked about him dying, except in the very beginning. I think we were afraid to voice the worst scenario we could think of, him not making it through this disease.

A Dream About Dying
My husband was ill ten months with cancer when I had the dream. I had been taking care of his needs for almost eleven months, and even though some days there seemed to be progress, in hindsight I see it was really a steady progression on a downhill curve.

How to Get Out of Going to your own Funeral - Grave News
Is it possible to prevent an early death ? A healthier outlook on life is the answer to prevent an early death.

How to Create a Memorial Guest Book to Remember Your Loved Ones Forever
Here’s how to create an adesso memorial guest book album that can be passed down from generation to generation.

The Death Of A Spouse
Depression is a normal part of grieving such a loss, even if the marriage was heading toward divorce or had even reached the point of separation.

Death and Parents
An article regarding the uncertainty of life and realization of where life began . . . with your parents.

The Metaphysical View of Death and Life After Death Part 1
Introduction to "death." Death and dying to the metaphysician and Initiate.

Funeral Transport Is Important
Whether a loved one has recently passed away or a friend, family or acquaintances their funeral will be happening soon and you will need to give some thought to how you will arrive at the funeral when the time comes.

No More Death: You Can Now Live Forever
Mankind has been seeking freedom from death since the beginning. He looked everywhere but failed to reach true essence of the words of God which hold the secret way to overcome death and live forever in same physical form.

The Challenge of Death and Dying: Letting Go of a Loved One
In the presence of loss and attachment, it is still possible to let go with grace. How this happens will be different for each person, for each individual heart loves in their own unique way, and yet there are components that are similar, involving a deeper understanding of the soul's journey.

Preparing a Funeral - Crisis After Death
Doing this before a funeral makes sense.

The Challenge of Death and Dying: Caring for Aging Parents
For those who have inherited a family configuration in which caring for elderly parents is very much part of a central aspect of living, it is very important to know how to be with the dying process in the elderly. And for those who are simply loving the ones who are preparing to pass out of their physical existence, it is also important to know how to be with death and dying as a part of life.

Hell or Heaven: Firsthand Authors Describe Your Fate
What will your destination be after you die? Read about the incredible experiences of two authors and how you can set the course for your eternity.

Can Killing Ever Be A Mercy?
Can killing, taking a human life, ever be a mercy for the victim? does a human being have the right to take the life of another human being under any circumstances?

Forgiveness: When the Offender has Died
You were hurt by someone and they have passed away. The relationship was never restored and you are left with feelings of guilt. What now? Read on to find out how to be released from the prison of your mind.

Mercy Killing Reignites Italian Euthanasia Row
Doctor admits helping terminally ill man to die - Case challenges national views on sanctity of life

Finality of Death - Is Death the End or the Beginning?
What is the meaning of life? How are we able to life a full, meaningful life with loved ones only to loss them to death? No one alive has the answers, but I do have some insight for the why and how we experience death.

Beginners Guide to Alternative Funerals
a guide to alternative funeral arrangments, DIY funerals, woodland burials , burial at sea , memorial website , donating body to science.

Death of An Infant in Oaxaca, Mexico
Customs around death and dying vary immensely from culture to culture, yet have much in common. Using the example of an infant who died at the age of 2 days, born into a Mexican Catholic family, and the author's personal experience regarding the death of his father within the context of Jewish ritual ,interesting commonalities are uncovered, illustrating functions served by religious ceremony.

One Day Left.......For This
Believe in yourself - I couldn't believe my eyes, Taylor. I can't believe She's gunna die, and leave me all alone…

Funeral Planning is Important
Nobody likes to plan depressing things but planning a funeral is imperative. Learn what you need to know before it’s too late.

Quadriplegic Found Dead Wrote Euthanasia Blog
Spanish police are investigating the suspected mercy killing of a quadriplegic former nurse who wrote a weblog pleading for help to "die with dignity".

Of Death, Dying and the Possibility of a Hereafter
Discussion by a cardiologist of how both he and a dying patient had a spiritual experience which convinced him that death is a transition, not an ending.

Life and Death -- A Consideration
Ideas to think about on the matter of life and death, in regards to suicide, euthanasia, birth and abortion, death penalty, necrophilia, and burial.

Euthanasia
Paper discussing whether there is humane passion in opposing or supporting Euthanasia.

Headstone Monuments: Paying Tribute to the Deceased
Monuments are a way to pay tribute to the life of an individual who has passed on. They are often installed in cemeteries and are similar to traditional headstone markers. Monuments come in many different styles, shapes, and sizes. Headstone monuments are smaller, yet still a memorable way to cherish and pay tribute to the gravesite of a loved one.

Burial Vaults: A Popular Funeral Casket Accessory
When an individual passes on, remaining family members or close family friends are often responsible for the planning of the funeral and burial services. In addition to finding a funeral home or cemetery, the necessary burial accessories need to be purchased. Burial vaults are a common accessory that can be purchased with a casket or urn.

Funeral Planning: The Benefits of Pre-Planning
Funeral planning is a difficult process that many families are left to handle. Once an individual passes away, it is generally their family that handles the funeral arrangements. Funeral planning and arrangements can cause stress and financial strain on the members who are planning the services. Although it may be difficult, pre-planning your funeral is a way to ease the pain of survivors.

Common Options for a Grave Headstone
When an individual has passed on, many are buried underground in cemeteries. With cemeteries becoming overcrowded, how will an individual recognize the grave site of their friend or loved one? A marker is generally placed at the top of a burial site.

Helpful Tips When Burying or Cremating the Remains of Family Member
When an individual passes on, there are many decisions that must be made. One important decision concerns the ...

Where Can a Funeral Casket Be Purchased?
When an individual passes away, they are generally buried in a casket. Funeral caskets can be purchased directly from the casket makers or from a funeral home.

Deeper Down Deeper in Debt - Funerals
Funeral costs, cut down to ease debt pressure. I have lost a parent and we also lost 4mth old Sam to cot death. Do not bottle your emotions inside, this can only cause anxiety. Call someone...

Euthanasia and the Right to Die
Doctors, patients, and family members collude in their millions to commit numerous acts and omissions of euthanasia every day. It is their way of restoring dignity to the shattered lives and bodies of loved ones.

Aftermath of a Child’s Near Death Experience
A child’s near death experience enables her to perceive unseen dimensions and to interact with the dead.

Euthanasia Should Be Legal
Polly Toynbee: 'Where's Harold Shipman when you want him,' my mother would say. But the law denied her a pain-free death.

Euthanasia Suspected at Hospital
Fourteen in 18 suspicious deaths at a hospital in Besanç arose through 'practices that can be described as euthanasia', a report leaked to the media says.

Funeral Firm That Dug Up Bodies Pays Families $100m
The world's largest funeral company has agreed to pay $100m (£58m) in damages for digging up bones from its graves and throwing them away to make room for more coffins. Service Corp International (SCI) was reported yesterday to have agreed the settlement in a series of lawsuits after...

Mother arrested over euthanasia attempt
A passionate pro-euthanasia plea by a 22-year-old Frenchman left mute, blind and paralysed following an accident was published yesterday, hours after his mother was arrested for trying to help him die.

Death, Life and the Question of Identity
A classical point of departure in defining death, seems to be life itself. Death is perceived either as a cessation of life - or as a "transit area", on the way to a continuation of life by other means. While the former approach presents a disjunction, the latter is a continuum, death being nothing but a corridor into another plane of existence (the hereafter).

Swiss to stop entry of 'mercy death' Britons
At least a dozen terminally ill British patients are expected to fly to a controversial clinic in Zurich in the coming months to be helped to commit suicide there. The Swiss authorities, alarmed at the growth of 'suicide tourism', are considering making it illegal for foreigners to fly to their country to die.

Terminally Ill Briton Helped to Die in Zurich
A pensioner paralysed by motor neurone disease ended his life yesterday with a lethal drink of barbiturates. Reginald Crew, 74, a former Ford worker from Liverpool, took the potion in a flat in Zurich, having gone to Switzerland because under British law it is an offence to assist in...

Estranged from death
We need to regain our sense of place in the world, not use costly technology to increase life spans artificially.

Support for Grieving Parents
Parents know no greater joy than the birth of a baby, and no greater sorrow than the death of a child.