death

Beautiful Canadian Cemeteries Worth Visiting

From the historically significant to the slightly spooky, these cemeteries are the perfect place for a reflective autumn stroll.

How to Provide End-of-Life Care For Your Pet

While it will never be an easy time, there are ways to make it a kinder and more compassionate one—for...


My Late Mother’s Fur Coat is Horrifying—But I Can’t Bring Myself to Throw It Out

As I opened a garbage bag and got ready to stuff it inside, I noticed something...


What Everyone Forgets When It Comes to Estate Planning

Sure, you've got your physical assets accounted for, but have you considered the digital assets you've accumulated, including reward points?


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Living Through Loss: Strategies for Coping With the Death of a Loved One

The feelings of loss that follow the death of a loved one can at times seem unbearable. Although there's no...

The Ultimate Guide to End of Life Planning

Preparing for the end now can save your loved ones plenty of heartache—and money—later on. These practical tips will help...


Those Three Little Words

Remembering to say “I love you” can make all the difference in the world.

Never Say This at a Funeral

Struggling to find the right words to convey sympathy at a funeral? Even the most well-intentioned comments can come across...


Saying Goodbye to My Beloved Horse

Losing this lifelong equine companion was heartbreaking.


Are Canada’s Euthanasia Laws Effective?

We quiz Stefanie Green, author of This Is Assisted Dying.


After My Husband Died, My Children Honoured Him With a Very Special Quilt

A blanket made from my husband's old clothes helps us to remember his extraordinary—and ordinary—life.

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10 Things That Will Happen Now That Prince Philip Has Died

On April 9, 2021, Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, passed away, aged 99. Here are the details...


How Our Fear of Death Helps Us Achieve the Extraordinary

A Canadian political scientist looks at how a common fear can motivate us to solve problems, seek spiritual guidance and...


13 of the Funniest Obituaries That Really Exist

There are going to be tears—might as well make them happy ones.


The Inspiring Reason Kobe Bryant Used to Cold Call Successful People

The late, great Kobe Bryant may have been most famous for his basketball prowess, but people in any field can...


This Animal Kills the Most Humans Every Year—and It’s Not the One You’re Thinking Of

The world's deadliest animals aren't lions, tigers, or bears. This species is much more common—and it's thriving in your backyard....

Is This the Last Photo Ever Taken of JFK?

On the night of Nov. 21, 1963, President John F. Kennedy flew to Texas for a five-city re-election campaign tour....


The Last Thing James Dean Said Before His Infamous Car Crash

The famous American actor passed away at the young age of 24.


11 Unanswered Questions About Grace Kelly’s Death

Princess Grace of Monaco (formerly known as Hollywood star Grace Kelly) passed away on September 14, 1982, one day after...


This Powerful Story Will Convince You to Stop Saying “Let Me Know If You Need Anything”

What does someone who has suffered a sudden trauma and grief most need?