Company Turns Your Loved One's Ashes into Elegant Stones
A startup is turning ashes of the departed into a collection of small stones in a new interactive and discreet way of rememberance.
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Watch an Astonishing Heart Being Formed By Sheep, As Australian Farmer Pays Tribute to His Beloved Aunt
A love heart made from sheep was made as a tribute to the beloved aunt of Australian farmer.
Boy Raises $700,000 For Hospice By Camping Out For 500 Nights After Dying Man Gives Him a Tent
11-yo Max Woosey turned into a hero raising $770k for hospice, by camping for 500 consecutive nights after a dying man gave him a tent.
Ashes Scattered After Her Dog Dies Formed "Miraculous" Shape in the Wind: 'They Never Truly Leave Us' (Watch)
A photo (and video) went viral when it showed a woman scattering the ashes of her beloved dog, and they flew into the shape of her.
Life Really Does Flash Before Our Eyes in Final Moments, Brain Scans Suggest
A replay of life: What happens in our brain when we die? Researchers have the answer and it's been published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience
Solstice Sunbeam Through Stained Glass Window of Neolithic Burial Room Creates Mesmerizing Rainbow Cloud
Incredible photos show a beam of the setting sun through a stained glass window at a Neolithic burial barrow creating a mesmerizing rainbow.
Hospital Brings Horse to Visit Elderly Woman for Final Farewell (Video)
A hospital in in Wigan, England granted Sheila Marsh's dying wish to see her horse one more time. The Royal Albert Edward Infirmary arranged transportation for Marsh's favorite horse, whom she had looked after during the previous 25 years. Nurses wheeled her bed into the car park so she could say goodbye.
Bruce Springsteen Performs Moving Tribute To Prince (WATCH)
Better get your tissues ready because the Boss is not taking this song lightly.
Hospice Workers Get Forest Ranger Into the Woods One Last Time
When he was healthy, Ed had been a forest ranger. He described to a chaplain at the Evergreen Health Hospice how he had lived for the outdoors. After hearing about his longtime desire to return to nature, compassionate hospice workers made it happen with the help of EMS workers at the local fire department.
Man Converts Crib Into Bench For Grieving Mother
A crib once intended for a grieving mother's baby has a new purpose. It's a touching surprise from a stranger known for his woodworking -- and now for his kindness.
Dad With Cancer Writes Daughter 826 Notes Just in Case
Garth Callaghan started slipping notes into his daughter Emma's lunchbox when she was in kindergarten. Now in eight grade, she depends on those brief missives as a daily source of inspiration. Callaghan, 44, now battling cancer, in a fit of inspiration, has written hundreds of napkin notes to his daughter, leaving a legacy of how much he loves her.
Man Finds Heartfelt Note Inside Used Record: "Play It Loud For Mark"
Music connects people in the most incredible ways, but for this record collector, it was a piece of paper that came with an LP that touched his heart.
Student Cycles Across Canada to Support Taboo Topic: Death With Dignity
Sean Jacklin, 21, is riding his bicycle coast to coast -- 4,660 miles (7500 km) -- in an effort to shine a light on a topic many people find difficult to talk about, raising awareness and funds for the hospice movement across Canada. As the second cyclist to organize a solo tour supporting end of life care, Sean knows it is hard to raise money for something no one likes to talk about. He had already raised $10,000 before leaving the province. He had already raised $10,000 before leaving his home province of Victoria.
Beloved Senior Who Hit the Road Instead of Fighting Cancer Passes Away at 91
Though she may be gone, Driving Miss Norma will always be a loving reminder to act a little kinder and live a little fuller.
Tribute to Tender Comedic Genius Gene Wilder (1933-2016) With VIDEO
The star of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and Blazing Saddles peacefully passed away today at the age of 83.
Thousands Honor 9-Year-old's Memory with $331,000 to her Charity
One month before she was fatally injured in a car crash last week, Rachel had made it known that all she wanted for her 12th birthday was donations toward her goal of raising $300 to bring clean water to African villagers. After she died, the donations poured in beyond any expectation.
Hospital Grants Dying Patient's Last Wish For Wine, Cigarette
Carsten knew he only had hours left to live – so he spent his final moments with his family in front of the sunset, with cigarette and wine in hand.
Man Who Penned His Own Obituary Asks Simple Request of Readers
George Boivin had had his obituary penned up for the last seven years specifically so he could make one last request of his friends, family, and readers.
Soldier Gets to Attend Mother's Funeral After Kindness Delivers Her to the Doorstep
This U.S. service member had no idea how she was going to make it from Iraq to Rhode Island – at least until fate stepped in.
Los Angeles Shines Bat-signal on City Hall in Honor of Late Adam West
As a tribute to the beloved Bright Knight himself, Los Angeles city officials held a lighting ceremony for the legendary Bat-signal last night.
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