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
Just like your funeral services, the fate of your Facebook account lies in the hands of your loved ones (provided they secure the required documentation). Facebook gives families (or friends) of the deceased three options in dealing with the latter’s account: Memorialization, Deletion and Download of data. This article wFface
Deletion
When the request for the complete removal of your profile has been approved, your entire profile along with contents associated with your account will be eradicated so no one can view it. It would be like you didn’t exist (At least in Facebook). While some people may have their own reasons for requesting the complete removal of a deceased loved one’s Facebook profile, it could be traumatizing for the rest who have, at one point, had a connection with the decedent. Therefore, it is important that you think long and hard before considering this option, should a loved one pass away.
Only immediate family members are allowed to request for the removal of a Facebook profile. However, verification in the form of documents such as the deceased birth certificate, or any proof of authority under local law that you are the lawful representative of the deceased is required.
Download of your loved one’s digital estate
Given prior authorization by the deceased or court order, family members can download the decedent’s account data. But this is still subject to the provisions of their state’s estate laws.
If you want to have a say in this matter, leave instructions in our will, including account details. This not only grants your heirs permission to download your digital data from Facebook, but also give you peace of mind knowing that your account is no longer at the mercy of those you have left behind.
Public mourning has become en vogue again. But these days, there are no grand funeral services (save for the rich and famous),and no wardrobes filled with black crepe dresses, or jewelry made from the deceased hair. No. Public mourning has taken another form: Social media posts. Read more
Preparing for one’s own death is something that almost all individuals are not ready to do. It is quite scary to actually prepare for it. Some people who are terminally ill are relatively ready for what the future may come for them. This is because they have already accepted their faith the minute one of their treatments doesn’t work. Although it takes a while, they eventually do. Read more
