Monthly Archives: April 2019

Making the case for elderhood

Posted on April 21, 2019 by diealoguecafe

It’s a sad state of affairs that at a time when senior citizens abound, elders are thin on the ground. In his new book, Come of Age, Stephen Jenkinson makes the case that we must birth a new generation of … Continue reading →

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More choice is on the way

Posted on April 19, 2019 by diealoguecafe

More choice for the disposal of body remains is a step closer, thanks to a group of dedicated public benefit enterprise people in Washington, USA.  Katrina Spade is the driver behind this new way of dealing with our bodies post … Continue reading →

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Bodies as bones as landscapes 

Posted on April 1, 2019 by diealoguecafe

Life, death and landscapes Every now and again for whatever reason, we have those thoughts about where we fit into the scheme of things; the meaning of life; perhaps that we are in fact mortal beings; or even that there … Continue reading →

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