April fool’s day is one of the unique days celebrated annually every April 1. Although it is not a public holiday, it is celebrated around the world. Most individuals are not fond of this kind of celebration mainly because of the pranks. Bering pranked by someone you know is not a nice feeling. Sometimes, there are individuals who go beyond what they are supposed to do and end up hurting somebody physically, mentally, and even emotionally. Read more
Not every occasion that calls for singing has to be a joyful and festive one. At times, we sing for a gentle outpour of our grief. Until today, we consciously seek wonderful funeral songs to offer to our departed loved ones, believing they will appreciate the ceremony bestowed in their honor. Here are some of the most popular classical playlists in our time: Read more
Classical Greek and Roman civilizations have preceded medieval Christendom by several centuries. In fact, historical studies assert that the spread of Christianity in Europe during the Dark Ages was a direct transition from Imperial Rome’s downfall as the regional superpower. Therefore, it is not surprising to find out that many of Christian practices have adopted some of the traditions foreign cultures. There is a striking resemblance between classical Greco-Roman philosophy and Christian doctrine. One of the best areas to look at them is their respective funeral services: Read more
There is no way of knowing a stranger’s life without spending a great deal of time living with her. But at times, a person’s potent characteristics are revealed during his death (especially a dramatic or heroic one). We can also draw interesting realizations about people’s general view or reaction towards death using fictitious characters as a paradigm. Read more
Horror fiction reflects our unusual fascination with the dead. We are not only afraid of dying, but the thought of how our decomposed body appears deeply unsettles us. At the same time, humans have the tendency cling their greatest hopes in the idea of experiencing an afterlife, particularly one better than our present living conditions. But by the time we confuse the dead and the living and break taboos (e.g. split open caskets and defile corpses) we know we have already crossed the line and performed an abominable act. Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein reflects all the heinous consequences of ignoring the importance of life and death. Read more
Last February 27, 2015, one of the most notable characters on TV and film has passed away. We all know him as a half human and half Vulcan alien on television aboard on the starship Enterprise and was captivated by his intelligence and wit. Leonard Simon Nimoyor known simply as Leonard Nimoyis an American actor who played Spock. He was born on March 26, 1931 in Boston Massachusetts. He started acting at the age of 8 in a neighborhood theater. He took drama classes at in Boston College and took note of Konstantin Stanislavsky’s Method acting. Read more
One of the least talked about topics for families is anything that relates to death. It is understandable considering that a lot of people are not prepared to lose their loved ones. Whatever we do and however we try to avoid it, it is a fact that we will all perish and turn into ashes when the time comes. Read more
Anyone can comprehend the idea of funeral services. But only a few has ever delved deeper into that understanding and academically explore the principles of this curious human practice. It takes a certain degree of anthropological knowledge to figure out the interesting dynamics of burials. So why do humans bury the dead? Here are the following main reasons that conceived internment: Read more
It may be a given and accepted fact that humans are far more superior to other creatures that exist on planet earth. However, modern studies have concluded that animals are capable of imitating certain practices that were initially considered exclusive to humans. Examples of these disproven presumptions include dolphins and whales having a far more complex audio-vocal communications than humans. Studies have also determined that apes are capable of forming a rudimentary survival group – a basic precursor to human communities. But are animals also capable of something as profound as funerals? Here are the top three non-human creatures and their unsophisticated forms of funeral services: Read more
Despite the consensus, it is perfectly okay to bring your children with you to a funeral service, especially if the deceased is someone close to them. This gives them a chance to say “goodbye” to the person and learn about life and death in the process. Read more
