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March/April 2021 / Memoir

Death in the Age of Facebook

February 23, 2021March 23, 2021 - by Sandy Pool

What it’s like to mourn a mother via social media

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January/February 2021 / Society

Why Do We See Dead People?

October 27, 2020January 29, 2021 - by Patricia Pearson

Humans have always sensed the ghosts of loved ones. It’s only in the last century that we convinced ourselves this was a problem

Environment

The Decade in Environment

December 19, 2019February 21, 2020 - by The Walrus Staff

From natural disasters and extreme weather to the last tree left standing in a forest, these are the environment conversations that helped define Canada

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What Happens to Your Social Media Accounts after You Die

May 29, 2019July 9, 2019 - by The Walrus Staff

From Facebook to Twitter, here’s what your digital afterlife will look like

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How Five Different Communities Mourn Their Dead

May 29, 2019July 9, 2019 - by The Walrus Staff

From blessings to vultures: The Walrus presents one-minute videos featuring different funeral practices

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How to Plan Your Death with the Love of Your Life

May 29, 2019January 10, 2020 - by Amy van den Berg

Many elderly couples across Canada can now fulfill one of their deepest wishes—to die together

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Why Quality of Life Matters, Even in Your Final Hours

May 29, 2019July 9, 2019 - by Paul Adams

With right-to-die legislation offering a new way out of pain, what’s the role of palliative care today?

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When Is Dead Actually Dead?

May 29, 2019July 9, 2019 - by Blair Bigham

As a doctor, I can keep somebody breathing even after brain death. How do I make the final call?

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Why a Grieving Mother Chose to Become a Funeral Director

May 29, 2019January 14, 2020 - by Celie Deagle

After the death of her young son, one woman decided to help other people through the worst moments of their lives

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What Anne of Green Gables Taught Me about Grief

May 29, 2019August 4, 2020 - by Jen Sookfong Lee

When my father was sick and I was left to navigate a new relationship with my mother, I turned to one red-headed rebel