Study Into Who is Least Afraid of Death
A new study examines all robust, available data on how fearful we are of what happens once we shuffle off this mortal coil. (Continue reading ...)
Logging Off Life, But Living On: How AI is Redefining Death, Memory, and Immortality
Imagine attending a funeral where the person who has died speaks directly to you, answering your questions and sharing memories. This happened at the funeral of Marina Smith, a Holocaust educator who died in 2022. (Continue reading ...)
The Philosophical, Legal, and Ethical Basis for Aid in Dying
A society's evolving cultures and codes—moral, ethical, and legal—reflect its changing needs and experiences, particularly in how it approaches death, dying, and the decision to assist in the dying process. (Continue reading ...)
Japan’s Obon Festival: How Family Commemoration and Ancestral Worship Shapes Daily Life
In Japan, Obon and Ohigan are prominent national holidays, observed around mid-August and the vernal/autumnal equinoxes, respectively. These holidays underscore the enduring cultural importance of honoring ancestors and strengthening family bonds, remaining vital traditions despite societal changes. (Continue reading ...)
End-of-life choice and religious teachings (part two)
Part Two -- While most religious bodies are generally opposed to most end-of-life options, some offer what may be described as an “escape clause” which can be interpreted as, “we are opposed; however …” (Continue reading ...)
End-of-life choice and religious teachings (part one)
While most religious bodies are generally opposed to most end-of-life options, some offer what may be described as an “escape clause” which can be interpreted as, “we are opposed; however …” (Continue reading ...)
British end-of-life challenges and choices
The article discusses democratic discrepancies in the UK regarding Capital Punishment and Assisted Dying laws, highlighting shifts in public opinion and legal challenges faced by supporters of Assisted Dying. (Continue reading ...)
Dying In Peace
“'Life is really very simple. But -- it’s difficult to realize that.” This is one of the last things my teacher said before he passed. A lesson for the living, spoken by the dying." (Continue reading ...)
A Jewish Interpretation Of Death With Dignity: Seven Teachings
Jewish law states the dying are to be considered, for legal purposes, “like one who is alive for every purpose”, capable of wielding the same power over their lives until their very last moments, as they did in their days of health. (Continue reading ...)
What Does A “Good Death” Really Mean?
Although many individuals shy away from contemplating the inevitability of death, most would agree that they would like to die well. A new review of existing literature, published in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, asks what makes a “good death” according to those involved in the process. (Continue reading ...)