death

An Illustrator's Journey Through Love And Loss

Virginia Prescott — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 18:01:52 +0000

Danny Gregory is an author and illustrator whose work you might have seen in the New York Times or other publications. He’s also author of several books, including “An Illustrated Life” and “The Creative License.” His newest is called “A Kiss Before You Go: A Memoir Of Love And Loss”. It’s a collection of illustrations and text compiled from daily drawings Danny did in the year following the death of his wife Patti.

Who Has The Right To Our Facebook Accounts Once We Die?

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 07:00:00 +0000

When Loren Williams died in a motorcycle crash in 2005, his mother used his Facebook password to read posts on his wall.

"These were postings from personal friends that [said] he meant a lot to them in their lives, and it was very comforting," Karen Williams told KGW television in Portland, Ore.

Oregon Emphasizes Choices At The End Of Life

Kristian Foden-Vencil — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 21:38:00 +0000

It turns out Americans facing death want something they also want in life: choice.

A two-page form created in Oregon is providing insight into how people want to be cared for at the end of their lives.

The Dead Celebrity Cookbook

Virginia Prescott — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:43:43 +0000

What's for dinner? How about Patrick Swayze's Chicken Pot Pie?

Word of Mouth for 12.03.11

Virginia Prescott, Brady Carlson and Taylor Quimby — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 17:00:00 +0000

Does sweeping CO2 under the carpet constitute 'clean carbon'? Also, NHPR Internet Sherpa Brady Carlson's next installment of "Here's What's Awesome". Plus, a writer takes an immersive journey into the tough world of Mixed Martial Arts. And, the host of "Ask a Mortician" web-series explains why people might want to talk more about death. Finally, a look at the weird and creepy world of Twilight-inspired products.

Death Talk Goes Viral

Virginia Prescott — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:52:00 +0000

Ask a Mortician is a popular YouTube channel...we talk to the woman behind it.