Today’s funeral services vary from one preference to another. Deciding between a burial or cremation is among one of the first decisions living family members and friends need to make for the final resting place of the deceased. Ultimately, the decision will impact the succeeding processes as well, including memorial services and cemetery property. Today, […]
Death is inevitable. For others, it comes in anticipation while some are caught in an unfortunate surprise. Either way, as is life, death is and always will be a part of us. Mourning our dead differs widely. Some prefer isolation. Others would execute elaborate tributes in remembrance. There are also those who want to uphold […]
The Batmobile has revolutionized the way the world saw custom cars If it wasn’t for the brilliant mind of King of ‘Kustom’ cars, George Barris, the iconic car may have never seen the light of day. Sadly, George Barris passed away recently in his Los Angeles home. Edward Lozzi, his longtime publicist and friend broke […]
Often when celebrities die, people tend to build a narrative around it — especially when it’s suicide. Robin William’s death in particular, was profoundly deemed as the sad clown myth. Comedians are as good in making people laugh as they are in hiding what they truly feel. When the actor took his own life, it’s […]
The holidays are upon us. While the rest of the world knows ‘tis the season to be jolly, some aren’t feeling festive. In fact, many feel particularly depressed and anxious to varying degrees during this time. It’s what we have come to know as the Christmas blues or holiday blues. How could this be? There […]
People deal with death differently. Some find refuge in isolation. Others find comfort in the presence of friends and family. Sometimes, people prefer writing poems, creating something to dedicate to the departed or putting up a framed photograph. One of the most popular ways too, is through a song. Songs have a way of tugging […]
When someone close to us passes away, we are overwhelmed with the feeling of helplessness. We don’t know what to do and how to go about our daily lives again. Despite the countless tasks we need to finish, grief has taken control over us. We find ourselves in a corner, wondering what to do next. […]
30-year old Irish-born make up artist, Cathriona White passed away from an apparent suicide last September 28. Cahtriona was the on-and-off girlfriend of 53-year old comedian, Jim Carrey. The funeral, recently concluded last October 10, saw the Hollywood actor as one of the pallbearers. Carrey was seen with his daughter, Jane, along with White’s family […]
We don’t always have full control over things happening around us. No matter how much we love the departed or how much effort we try to exert, sometimes it’s impossible to attend a funeral. There are plenty of reasons why this happens, whether it’s because of our job, limited financial resources or previous commitments. As […]
Loss is a part of life. However, we never find ourselves ready when someone close to us dies. We are shocked, angry and depressed all at the same time. Coping is truly challenging, which leads us to finding ways to deal with death. Here we explore the many different ways those who have lost try […]
