Giving Space to Grief
In Ghana, Funerals Are A Party.
But My Dad’s Couldn’t Hold My Grief.
An Interview with a Grave Gardener
It is because of my grave gardener mom that I’ve grown to become a death-positive woman. I’m a woman who considers death a part of life.
Grief Speaks
Each culture has its own traditions, rituals and ways of expressing grief and mourning.
Protecting Our Kids From the Emotional and Physical Toll of COVID-19
“Teaching my children, and myself, that you can’t always have things your way.” Emily Dagostino writes about teaching her children to be brave. Read the full article here > >
Racism and Death: Is it Possible to Die in Peace?
Death doula Alua Arthur brings six Black death positive leaders together to talk about racism in a predominately white industry and how to change it. The LA Times covers this ground breaking discussion. Read the Full Article here > >
Dying to Watch: Binge-worthy Series
Over the years many TV shows have dealt with death. From a family of funeral directors to a man in deep anger in his grief, these series have actually created a conversation about death and dying, sometimes comedic, sometimes touching and sometimes painfully realistic. When You Die team member, Kelley Edwards, picks and shares her favourite binge-worthy series. (Caution, there may be some spoilers ahead.)
Reflections on Dying
When it comes to death and dying, we have many questions. The BBC has a selection of videos called Reflections on Dying that address topics such as what it’s like to have a near-death experience, how to cope with knowing how you might die, why we need to face our own mortality and more.
Legacy Giving: You Can’t Take It With You
Your life, your legacy, and how you can help even after you’re gone.
Death & Ecology: What exactly is a green burial?
Exploring an alternative to traditional burial.
Death and Food
From sin eaters to sharing food that is symbolic of the circle of life, eating together after a loss is a communal grief practice throughout time and culture.