With cremation becoming a more popular choice of disposition after death, there has been an increase in the number of options for spreading human ashes. Recently, the company Holy Smoke has received media attention, including a spot on The Colbert Report. Holy Smoke offers the option of turning human ashes into ammunition. This is a perfect choice for those wanting… Read More
Going Out in Style: Death, Fashion, and Funerals
Funeral directors would have us believe that viewing a loved one’s body after death is necessary for closure. In Closure, I explain why funeral directors want us to believe this idea for marketing reasons. Funeral home directors encourage a family to have a public viewing of the formally presented and embalmed body complete with cosmetics. In most cases, embalming is… Read More
Closure: The Rush to End Grief and What It Costs Us
Have you noticed that following a tragedy people are often quick to talk about the need for closure? Has someone close to you died recently and you are feeling rushed by others to “move on” from your grief? What does closure even mean and can it be found? These are just a few of the questions I raise in Closure:… Read More
