Howard Fischer, a 63-year-old investor in New York, made his wishes to his family known that he is committed to having his body composted when he dies. According to Fischer, “(w)hatever his family chooses to do with the compost … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhat if I Don’t Want a Funeral?
August 26, 2022 by
Q. When a family friend died last year, his family made it clear there wouldn’t be a traditional funeral service for him. At first I thought this was because of the pandemic, but now I’m not so sure. Instead, they held a … [Read more...]
Print This PageAlternate Endings: Six New Ways to Die in America
December 17, 2019 by
Attitudes about death and end-of-life choices are rapidly changing in America. As the baby boomer generation is aging, more and more people are rethinking the ways end of life is recognized and are deciding to take control of what … [Read more...]
Print This PageYour Last Wishes Can be as Unique as You Are
June 26, 2018 by
Katie was born on July 4th. She got married on that day also and gave birth to her son on July 6th (he was due on the 4th). She was in the military and is a proud American. For her, Independence Day and fireworks have special … [Read more...]
Print This PagePlanning Your Own “Unique” Funeral — a Scary Undertaking?
October 28, 2016 by
Renato Bialetti's family placed his ashes in a replica coffee pot urn. Q. I recently read about a funeral for 50-year-old Renato Garcia, where his body was on display at his own wake, wearing a Green Lantern costume. When asked … [Read more...]
Print This PageA Memory Forest Full of Hope and New Life
May 24, 2016 by
When Janis’ father, Barry, had cancer, he tried chemo, radiation, and ayahuasca, a plant native to Peru that is used in traditional healing ceremonies. He is an arborist by trade, and a hippie by nature. Prior to his cancer, he … [Read more...]
Print This PageCool or Spooky? Funerals that Mimic Life
October 10, 2014 by
Q. My great aunt, Jane, is not afraid to talk about death. The things she loves most in life, besides family, are the Washington Redskins, playing canasta, and gardening. She often mentions how when she dies, she wants to be … [Read more...]
Print This PageUnusual Alternatives for Disposing of Your Body After Death
January 7, 2014 by
When most people think of what happens to their bodily remains after death, a traditional funeral and casket burial are what typically come to mind, with cremation being an increasingly preferred alternative to traditional burial … [Read more...]
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