My Dad sat us down recently to discuss his death. At 80, he wanted to plan the practicalities, and share his wishes with me and my brother and sister. We all found the conversation hard, and it got me ...

Parents have many tough conversations with their kids. We explain to stubborn toddlers why it’s important to share their toys and talk with disappointed elementary schoolers about their feelings after ...

Though it’s a topic most people do not feel comfortable discussing casually, death is an inevitability we all must face, and Funeral Consumers Alliance of Western Massachusetts President James Couchon ...

This time of year, reminders of death are everywhere — in costumes, decorations, and ghost stories. But inside Winston-Salem’s Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home, a small group is approaching the subject ...

Death may be a taboo topic at the dinner table, but maybe it shouldn’t be. Sure, death is terrifying, but it’s something that happens to everyone. We might be better off acknowledging it with ...