‘Swedish death cleaning’ is the sort of phrase that leaves you wanting to know more. Here’s a quick look at …
A Beyond Guide to Memorial Tattoos
Beware the Curse on Shakespeare’s Grave
Of all the possible ghosts to be haunted by, William Shakespeare would have to be one of the worst. With …
5 Ingenious Wills Created Mostly For Revenge
Death! Suffering! Elaborate old-timey insults! Sure, you can make a will for nice, kind reasons. Support your family. Choose a …
An Interview with Sarah Jones, author of ‘Funerals, Your Way’
We’re all going to die. Not right away (let’s get that clear – we’ve not spotted a large comet hurtling …
The Anatomical Art of Salvador Dali
There are few, if any, people interested in modern art that will not recognise the name Salvador Dali. Now, nearly …
Four of Our Favourite Morbid Museums
The term ‘morbidly fascinating’ is one that we use often and apply to a great many things – both to …
Death Euphemisms: Why do we have so many?
English is known for being a rich language that boasts an incredibly large vocabulary and contains countless synonyms. It’s also …
The Poetry of Remembrance: Pablo Neruda & Brian Patten
Pablo Neruda, born on this day in 1904, is internationally recognised by many readers for his profound and diverse poetry. …
The BBC’s A Time To Live: Review
Last week the BBC ran a program called A Time To Live. A wonderfully touching display of death positivity that’s …