At Jewish funerals, the final act is often the simplest: the casket is lowered into the earth, mourners take turns with a shovel, and the grave slowly fills. It is a moment many rabbis describe as the essence of burial...

Human composting has become popular among people who want an eco-friendly end. Should Ohio legalize it? POLITICSWant to become soil when you die? Ohio could allow human composting Haley BeMillerCincinnati EnquirerFeb. 24, 2026, 2:23 a.m. ETNew legislation in Ohio could...

(Feature Impact) News of a death can spread online in seconds - often before families have notified close family members privately. That's why grief experts urge people to rethink how they share condolences, tributes and loss-related information on social media

Advice for coping with the death of a loved one, arranging funeral services and making plans and decisions about the end of your life Get instant access to members-only products and hundreds of discounts, a free second membership, and a...

Illustration by Neka King Joél Simone Anthony is in her mother’s sunlit living room in Beaufort, South Carolina. She’s wearing a black long-sleeved mock neck shirt with a fresh twist out, a bold red lip, and large silver earrings that...

About 1 in 20 people suffer 'prolonged grief disorder' after a bereavement-during which the loss remains raw, consuming and unrelenting For most people, the pain of losing a loved one gradually lessens over time. But for others, however, that healing...

Love can raise us higher than we ever imagined. It can sneak in and give us a warm hug at just the right moment. Whether it’s love of a partner, family member, or friend, the deep emotional attachment that accompanies...