In South Korea, mock funerals let participants face death in a coffin to gain a new perspective on life. For some, it’s a way to cope with terminal illness or suicidal thoughts, offering emotional relief.

In This Party’s Dead, Erica Buist explores death festivals around the world, blending humor, cultural insight, and personal grief. Her irreverent tone challenges how we fear death and invites celebration instead.

Comfort food rituals around death have existed for millennia, from Neanderthals to modern times. Global funeral dishes, like Belgian soul bread, Chinese jai, and Jamaican johnny cakes, offer comfort and community.

In What to Wear, Leah Garchik reflects on the significance of clothing in life and death. She recounts choosing outfits for her parents’ burials, honoring their unique styles and the desire to be remembered.

Comfort food rituals around death have existed for millennia, from Neanderthals to modern times. Global funeral dishes, like Belgian soul bread, Chinese jai, and Jamaican johnny cakes, offer comfort and community.

In My Father's Wake, Kevin Toolis reflects on his father's wake and explores the cultural significance of the Irish funeral ritual, offering insights on how embracing this tradition can improve our approach to mortality.

Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward, set in a Mississippi town, tells the complex story of a family grappling with addiction, trauma, and grief. Filled with magical realism, it explores death’s haunting presence and healing.

Brian Rea, author of Death Wins A Goldfish, reflects on the importance of being present in life's fleeting moments. His exit plan includes having his ashes spread over a wave, with a fitting obituary in The New York Times.