Jean Luis Borges, an Argentine literary giant born in 1899, excelled in fiction, essays, and poetry, exploring deep connections to and fascination with the dynamics of being.

Dr. Mannix, a palliative care specialist, reflects on "ordinary dying" in her writing, aiming to help others understand the process and approach it with compassion, while balancing joy and grief.

In Hong Kong, overcrowded columbaria and high costs leave families struggling to find a place for ashes. This issue, shared by other cities like New York and Tokyo, is prompting innovative solutions for interment.

306 Hollywood, a film by Jonathan and Elan Bogarin, creatively explores memory, loss, and family through a magical realist lens. The siblings' documentary honors their grandmother, transforming ordinary moments into extraordinary ones.

Gallows humor, especially around death, offers a psychological distance that helps cope with morbid topics. For doctors, it can provide relief from grief, but must be used cautiously to avoid harm.

Francis Weller emphasizes grief's need to be witnessed. As a therapist for 40 years, he believes grief connects all stories. He advocates for embracing all emotions and living fully, with reverence.

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.

Bruce Wilson, a cardiologist turned hospice doctor, advocated for a cultural shift in how we view death, emphasizing its naturalness. After his own diagnosis, he embraced gratitude, finding peace in his end-of-life plans.

In The Grieving Brain, neuroscientist Mary-Frances O’Connor explains grief’s impact on the brain, offering insights into its process. Her research bridges science and personal experience to better understand loss.

Stephen Jenkinson challenges modern culture’s avoidance of death, advocating for embracing mortality to fully live. He stresses rituals, interconnectedness, and leaving meaningful stories for future generations.

Catherine Panebianco's series No Memory is Ever Alone transforms old slides into a living memory. Tiny Inventions' animated short Negative Space explores the emotional bond between father and son.

H.M. Leona's memoir You Are Where I Am reflects her resilience, exploring themes of love, loss, forgiveness, and redemption. Her story offers a soothing, impactful message for the world today.

Dr. Ira Byock's Four Things That Matter Most explores well-being through the end of life, emphasizing the importance of emotional health even in the face of death. His work highlights that human development continues through life’s final stages.

In The Migration, filmmaker Ali Alvarez sets out to document the Monarch butterfly migration, discovering its connection to the Day of the Dead and its symbolic relationship with death, love, and remembrance.

Terminally ill patients use gallows humor to regain control and challenge death's power. By joking, they assert their participation in life, offering insight into the importance of palliative care in easing suffering.

Under Ice follows Johanna as she performs a death-defying healing ritual, submerging herself in ice-cold water to heal a life-threatening leg injury. Her practice brings both physical and emotional healing.

Jason Silva explores life's impermanence in his "Shots of Awe" video, drawing on the wisdom of Rilke, Freud, and Dylan Thomas, urging us to embrace change and fight against entropy.

A Flight to Remember Foundation, founded by Tom Davis, uses drones with live-feed cameras to virtually transport people, especially those in palliative care, to meaningful places, creating joyful, emotional journeys.

Teju Cole reflects on the death of his grandmother, Mama, in Nigeria, using photographs to grasp her loss. A photo of her in a funeral shroud evokes deep emotion, highlighting the power of memory and mourning.

In "We Remember," Wendy Saul reflects on the deaths of her parents, describing the emotions and routines of caregiving, grief, and the bittersweetness of their passing, balancing sadness with gratitude.