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Some belated valentine ideas 💌 for our dear departed 🪦

Some belated valentine ideas 💌 for our dear departed 🪦

Imagine the late Toby Keith in heaven, singing a Bollywood song to the tune of his guitar, while my late father (grinning from ear to ear) accompanies him on the tabla. Adorable! 🥰 The week after Valentine’s Day, here are some plural ways to stay in love with our dear departed.

One man visiting another in a hospital bed. He holds a book and touches the other gently on the knee.

“Systems fight death”: A conversation about culture, faith, and endings with deathcare worker Kelly Butler

A few weeks ago, I heard a Canadian stranger mention that she was in the business of “deathcare.” I’d never heard the word before, but I instantly knew what it meant, and it fascinated me. That’s why I tracked down Ottawa deathcare worker Kelly Butler for this conversation about careful ending.

In memory of Ashvin Jayantilal Chudgar

In memory of Ashvin Jayantilal Chudgar

Ashvin Jayantilal Chudgar, 72, of Spring Twp., died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, at the Reading Hospital. His death followed a six-week struggle to recover from a ruptured aortic aneurysm. His passing was sudden and peaceful, and the prayers of many helped him on his way.