Getting old and dying, secular style

Death is a hard reality for secularists, but also a reminder to find meaning in life where we can.

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Exploring Death's Role in Art and Culture: A Deep Dive

Explore how death is portrayed in culture and art, revealing our fears and relationships with mortality in this insightful podcast episode.

eolupodcast.com

Demand rising for death doulas, who help with end-of-life care

Death doulas are non-medical professionals who help with end-of-life care. And their numbers are growing.

npr.org

What Four Famous People Saw Moments Before Death

What do dying non-believers see when the veil drops? Discover the startling final words and deathbed visions of Roger Ebert, Thomas Edison, Steve Jobs, and Betty White.

patheos.com

Man praises Essex hospice in BBC interview just days before death

David Hunter tells the BBC the care he received restored his faith in "community and humanity".

bbc.com

Examining Loss and Life Five Years Later

Personal Perspective: Grief is a mixture of disbelief, sadness, and elements of acceptance, all entwined with a deep love for the gifts from my dear sister and best friend.

psychologytoday.com

‘We live in grief-phobic societies’: experts on how to get more comfortable with death

We are all going to die, and so is everyone we know. So how can you not be terrified?

theguardian.com

Living Without Fear: Insights from RamDev Dale Borglum

Discover how to live mindfully and overcome fear of death with insights from RamDev Dale Borglum, pioneer of the conscious dying movement.

eolupodcast.com

Good palliative care and assisted dying can go hand in hand | Letters

Letters: Readers respond to an article on the urgent need for palliative care reform

theguardian.com

"The Final Act" Director Interview: How to Plan Your Own Death

Director Sophie Deraspe wants her new documentary “The Final Act” to change how we think about dying.

truthdig.com

New Book ‘I Don’t Have Leprosy, I’m Just Grieving’ Takes a Blunt Look at How Society Treats the Bereaved

- In a raw and deeply personal account of life after loss, author Regina Collier challenges the clichés, expectations and uncomfortable silence that often surround grief -

stardem.com

Mediation for End-of-Life Conflicts: Insights from Molly Darsow

Discover how mediation aids families in resolving end-of-life conflicts with expert Molly Darsow on our latest podcast episode.

eolupodcast.com

How to Prepare for a Loved One’s Final Days

Knowing what to expect can help you prepare and provide care

aarp.org

Death is certain but few of us are really prepared

Death may well come for us all, but new research has found that few Australians are prepared for it or know how to help family members at the end of their lives.

medicalxpress.com

I'm haunted by what I did when my mom died. So I made my son a promise

I had to make sure my son won't be caught in a cloud of guilt after I die, like I have been since my mom's death.

newsweek.com

Illinois becomes first Midwest state to allow medically assisted death as "Deb's law" goes into effect

A new Illinois law lets terminally ill patients request a lethal prescription to end their lives, making the state the 13th in the U.S. — and the first in the Midwest — to permit it.

cbsnews.com

We asked people with dementia about voluntary assisted dying. Here’s what they said

New research shares the stories of Australians with dementia who want a choice in how they live and die.

theconversation.com

Talking about death is healthy, ignoring it isn’t | Disability Support Guide

We need to journey towards death together. Collaboration is key. Being able to talk about death has been found to be one...

disabilitysupportguide.com.au

Candlelight Magazine: Navigating Grief After Suicide Loss

Explore how Laura Jaye Cramer turned personal grief into art with Candlelight Magazine, supporting those navigating loss and healing.

eolupodcast.com

‘I feel like I’m cancelling out her life’: the wrenching work of clearing out a parent’s home

From old love letters to pieces of string, our homes are stuffed with stuff. When it comes time to empty a parent’s home, sorting the junk from the memory can be overwhelming

theguardian.com

Why growing older LGBTQ+ community in Britain fears losing identity

A report suggests older LGBTQ+ people experience more social isolation than their heterosexual peers.

bbc.com

I've been a hospice nurse for 4 decades. Here's what people get wrong about death and dying

End-of-life care includes plenty of laughter, Kath Murray — who's been a hospice nurse and educator for more than 40 years — says.

ca.style.yahoo.com

Illinois residents who are terminally ill can now end their lives. Here’s how it works.

The medical aid in dying law is facing court challenges, but the law still stands.

chicago.suntimes.com

8 Books About Grief and Healing

Discover 8 Books About Grief and Healing

vocal.media

Do whales grieve? Rare footage of humpback alongside stillborn calf suggests they might | Olaf Meynecke for the Conversation

The behaviours we observed could represent grief, but they could also reflect maternal attachment, confusion or instinctive caregiving

theguardian.com

Terminal lucidity: when dying dementia patients regain awareness | Psyche Ideas

The reports span centuries and cultures. If they’re real, memory and identity might be far more recoverable than we thought

psyche.co

The Life We Leave | Film Threat

VASHON ISLAND FILM FESTIVAL 2026 REVIEW! In our ever-changing society, about how we should live, The Life We Leave offers a different perspective. This well-executed…

filmthreat.com

Discover How Yoga Helps Embrace Grief in the Body

Explore how grief manifests in the body and discover yoga techniques to process it healthily with expert Sheena Nancy Sarles.

eolupodcast.com

'The Final Act' offers an intimate look at death through people who chose MAID

After filming 69-year-old Céline Carpentier take her final breaths before a medically assisted death, Sophie Deraspe couldn't help but notice, in sharp focus, all the life around her.

vancouver.citynews.ca

What We Get Wrong About Death, According To End-Of-Life Workers

Palliative care and hospice professionals discuss what the process is like — and their insights may challenge what you think about dying.

huffpost.com