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S.P. Bala: A 40,000-Song Indian Legend
India has the distinction of producing some of the world’s greatest singers, with intensity, range and vocals that…
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg: ‘Rock-Star’ Judge, Cultural Icon
Ruth Bader Ginsburg was the second American woman to serve on the Supreme Court and a pioneering advocate…
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The Last Responders and Covid-19 – A Perspective From Malaysia’s Nirvana
We’ve all heard of first responders. But what about last responders? We’re talking about funeral homes, their morticians,…
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‘Do I Need a Will?’ Hear It From Rockwills
Why is a Will so important for your loved ones? Let’s assume you plant an apple tree. Every…
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Financial Checklist For A Parent’s Death
The purpose of this post is to help readers prepare for a parent’s death. But really, this post…
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Plan Your Funeral — Before You Need It!
No one, plausibly, likes to talk about death — despite knowing it’s as natural as birth, and inevitable…
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Try Writing Your Own Obituary — Yes, Really
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever. “ — Mahatma Gandhi…
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Why You Should Make A Will
Your will tells everyone what should happen to your money, possessions and property after you die (all these…
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Post-Funeral: Thank-You Cards, Estate Execution, Death Benefits
Following the funeral, a variety of estate, financial, and administrative matters must be addressed. But before that, don’t…
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How to get ready for death
“No one wants to die. Even people who want to go to heaven don’t want to die to…
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A Guide For Funeral Arrangements
When a friend or loved one dies or death is expected to take place soon, there are many…
Posted inTouched Lives
John O’Neill: Ex-FBI Agent Who Hunted Bin Laden, But Died Helping Ground Zero’s Trapped
Of the near 3,000 people killed on 9/11, no one probably knew the mastermind of the attacks better…
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David Angell: The Comedic Brain Behind ‘Cheers’ & ‘Frasier’
He provided us the heartiest of laughs, well after he was gone. David Angell was one of the…
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Loss and Grief: Coping with the Death of a Loved One
The loss of a loved one can be a hard reality to face and often leads one to…
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The Hard Talk — Preparing Our Loved Ones for Our Death
After preparing ourselves for death, the second thing we must do is prepare our loved ones for the…
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Preparing for Death and Dying
Like you, I am going to die. Not today, I hope — what do we say to the…