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Obon Festival in Japan Remembers Ancestors
In Japanese Buddhist tradition, people believe their ancestors' souls come back to their homes and reunite with their family during Obon. In most regions of Japan, the Obon Festival lasts for three days and is celebrated around August 15th, according to the lunar calendar.The families prepare altars for the deceased and place a variety of food offerings such as fruits and vegetables out[...]
Epitaphs From the Famous and not so Famous
If you have ever visited a cemetery you will notice that on some headstones there is more than the name of the deceased, their date of birth and date of death. Some have a little saying or quote known as an epitaph. An epitaph is a short text honoring a deceased person that is inscribed on their tombstone. Most times the quoted text is chosen by the deceased before they passed and in[...]
An Actress Melodramatic About Death
If coffins are meant for vampires and the dead, then the iconoclastic French actress, Sarah Bernhardt's fascination with death teetered on the scandalous.Considered to be the most famous actress of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Bernhardt was not just recognized for her intense performances that left her often passing out at the end of each show, but also for her eccentric,[...]
The Healthy and Not So Healthy Way to Cope with Pet Loss
It is no secret that pets can enhance our lives, they offer uncompromisable companionship, emotional support‚ and unconditional love. The bonds some people develop with their pets can be just as strong if not stronger than the bonds they have with other people or even family members. For some[...]
From Aspirations of Funeral Directing to Directing Films
Each year, high school graduates are left at a crossroads of deciding whether to pursue post-secondary education or dive headfirst into a career. While these can range from jobs like police officer, doctor, or mechanic, perhaps the most non-traditional of all occupations is that of the modern day[...]
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