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 only seem to get better with each decade. S.P. Bala, who regaled…
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 for women’s rights, who in her ninth decade became a much younger…
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, embalmers and undertakers — all of whom can be regarded last responders,…
‘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 day, you care for it by providing water and fertilizers. The tree…
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 can help someone prepare for any family member’s death. The preparation is…
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 for all living beings. Any discussion around morbidity might just be too…
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 The purpose of the quote above from India's iconic Father of Independence…
Why You Should Make A Will
Your will tells everyone what should happen to your money, possessions and property after you die (all these things together are called your ‘estate’). If you don’t leave a will,…
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 forget about your digital assets. These are the various online accounts that…
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 get there. And yet death is the destination we all share. No…
A Guide For Funeral Arrangements
When a friend or loved one dies or death is expected to take place soon, there are many details to take care of. This can be a very stressful time.…
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 than John O'Neill. A counter-terrorism expert at the FBI, O'Neill doggedly trailed…
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 original writers and producers of Cheers, the TV show revolving around the…
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 grief and distress. Indian yogi and author Jaggi Vasudev, also known as…
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 possibility of our death. This isn’t an easy talk. It’s not something…
Preparing for Death and Dying
Like you, I am going to die. Not today, I hope — what do we say to the god of death? — but at some point in the future. There…