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Consoler-in-Chief
One of the most compelling portions of the inaugural festivities was, without a doubt, on January 19. On the eve of the inauguration, the President
Breaking the Silence: Straight Talk about Miscarriages
In the last couple of months, two very high profile women (and their husbands) have made the heroic choice to publicly speak about the loss
The Emergence of Death Cafes
A couple of months ago, I was interviewed for a podcast. The discussion was mostly about my work as a wedding Celebrant. One of the
Say Their Names
Yesterday, as I took a long walk around Battery Park, in the far Southern part of Manhattan, I came upon a monument that I’d previously
Grieving in the Age of Covid-19
In her book Remembering Well: Rituals for Celebrating Life and Mourning Death, Sarah York says, “Death is the great equalizer, but not every death is
Living Memorials
There is a breathtaking scene in the book and movie Tuesdays with Morrie, when a funeral, of sorts, is hosted at the home of the
Rainbow Babies after a Storm of Loss
For generations, miscarriages have been a source of hidden grief for couples and families. Sadly, miscarriage is a relatively common occurrence. The New York City-based
Remembering Well
In the Jewish tradition an “unveiling” ceremony takes place about a year after a loved one’s passing. At graveside, the headstone of the deceased is
Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep
Our culture has great difficulty dealing with death. For those who’ve suffered miscarriages or the loss of a newborn, responses of friends and loved ones
