Author Archives: diealoguecafe

Evolution is not only confined to the biological world, there is evolution within language as well. Who would have thought that the humble loaf would have anything to do with our discussions about dying and death? In The Story of … Continue reading →

Bizarre, ridiculous, crazy, disrespectful, commercial madness, tourism gone too far.  However you like to describe it the coffin races at Manitou Springs, Colorada are something to be seen to be believed – at least for those of us not used … Continue reading →

A former undertaker and an artist get together to present a delightful take on the subject that many people shy away from.  Let’s hope this continues to demystify the D-word in all its manifestations. The Director is one of two … Continue reading →

There’s the death of the person who has died and there’s the death space that is left within those who remain behind to grieve. When Dr Ross Dyer died, his daughter Jo Dyer came to terms with it by doing … Continue reading →

This is a good news story that we hope comes to fruition – literally bears fruit of the earthly kind. While it is all taking place in the United States, it is great to know that good people are working … Continue reading →

Researchers at the University of NSW are calling “for restraint on the use of aggressive life-saving treatments for frail elderly patients at the end of their lives, saying the focus should instead be placed on making patients’ last days comfortable … Continue reading →

It was back in 1975 that Robert Pyle gave a name to a phenomenon that was becoming more common as our cities grew larger and their citizens were increasingly distanced from having any experience with the natural world.  The “extinction … Continue reading →

The title sounds confronting but be assured the message comes from a comforting place.  While Sallie Tisdale doesn’t shy away from the hard content that some can find disturbing, there is much to recommend this book.  Advice for Future Corpses … Continue reading →

It is a funny business, the funeral business, if you’ll excuse the use of the phrase.  Because of the milder weather there have been fewer serious colds and influenza events and this has led to fewer deaths.  Bad news if … Continue reading →