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10/15/2025

In the United States, 1 out of every 4 pregnancies ends in miscarriage and, because of these precious babies, we will forever have footprints on our hearts. Find an article on grieving a child along with other resources here: https://bit.ly/3PeqVqs

10/14/2025

Life has a soundtrack. From the time we are children, music finds its way into our days and nights and links us to important moments. It brings us joy and comfort. Whether classical or gospel, mournful or uplifting, funeral music should reflect the personal preferences, religious traditions and cultural aspects of the person being remembered. https://bit.ly/3RRXxc7

10/13/2025

Simchat Torah (Rejoicing with the Torah) marks the end of the annual cycle of weekly Torah readings and the beginning of the new cycle. It is a joyous holiday that celebrates the Jewish love of Torah and study. https://bit.ly/DMSimchatTorah

10/12/2025

10/10/2025

Have you ever heard of a fantasy coffin? In Ghana, people like to be buried in containers that represent their lives. It's believed that if the deceased is properly honored, such actions secure spiritual favor for the family left behind. Caskets have been shaped like planes for pilots, fish for fishermen and even a Mercedes-Benz for a businessman.

10/09/2025

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10/08/2025

Meet three women — all very much alive — who’ve pre-planned their funerals to insulate their families from financial hardship and added stress. https://bit.ly/3MQdNbg

10/06/2025

If you want to see a heart-warming story, watch this piece called “Bringing Dorothy Home” by in New Orleans. Through tenacious and with the help of several organizations, Dorothy Taquino, a victim of has been identified after 20 years. There is still a little red tape to get through, but Dorothy will finally be laid to rest at St. Bernard Memorial Gardens, where her has been since she -planned her own in 1988. For the past two decades, Dorothy has been interred at the Hurricane Katrina , one of 30 people who were unidentified after the massive that devastated Louisiana in 2005.

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10/05/2025

Dr. Alan Wolfelt, recognized as one of North America’s leading death educators and grief counselors, hears from journalists, colleagues, friends, family and others. Here he shares his thoughts on anger spurred by violence and how mourning can help drive change. https://bit.ly/3KVQoUn