The Rebirth of Death

Aging

The One Question That Determines Your Good Death

Suzanne B. O’Brien RN on February 24, 2026

One overlooked question shapes every end-of-life care decision. Answer it early to reduce fear, prevent crisis, and protect your family from regret.

One overlooked question shapes every end-of-life care decision. Answer it early to reduce fear, prevent crisis, and protect your family from regret.

Caregiving

What to Expect When Your Loved One Is Dying: The Good Death

Suzanne B. O’Brien RN on September 22, 2025

Learn the three phases of end-of-life and how to support each one with compassion, clarity, and confidence.

Learn the three phases of end-of-life and how to support each one with compassion, clarity, and confidence.

Aging

The Transformative Power of Home Funerals

Suzanne B. O’Brien RN on July 11, 2025

More and more people are returning to the longtime tradition of a home funeral/wake to not only
save money but have more control over the ceremony.

More and more people are returning to the longtime tradition of a home funeral/wake to not only
save money but have more control over the ceremony.

Aging

How to Have a Living Wake or FUN-eral

Suzanne B. O’Brien RN on May 9, 2025

Why should we wait until after death to celebrate someone’s life and tell them how much we love them? This is why a living wake or FUN-eral can be profound (and even fun!).

Why should we wait until after death to celebrate someone’s life and tell them how much we love them? This is why a living wake or FUN-eral can be profound (and even fun!).

Fear

The History of Death and How It Became the Number 1 Fear

Suzanne B. O’Brien RN on January 23, 2025

How death shifted from a sacred part of life to our greatest fear—and learn how to reclaim its meaning with love, rituals, and understanding.

How death shifted from a sacred part of life to our greatest fear—and learn how to reclaim its meaning with love, rituals, and understanding.