Death

“Wish not so much to live long as to live well,” said Benjamin Franklin.

Franklin, who died in 1790 at the age of 84, was fortunate enough to live both long and well.

This section explores living well and doing good from the perspective of the end. Often, we can better know and appreciate the lives of ourselves and others from the viewpoint of looking backwards.

Columns and Resources:

“Most Obituaries are Downright Inspirational”    Brandon Sun, January 11, 2016

“A New Ideal For How We Die”   Brandon Sun, April 6, 2015

Death and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom, and Wonder    Obituary Guide. com

Writing Your Own Obituary Offers Chance for Reflection   Brandon Sun, May 12, 2014 

Ways to Leave a Legacy   Brandon Sun, December 30, 2013

Reflecting on Life and Death along the Camino de Santiago   Obituary Guide. com 

Get to Know Your Local Cemetery   Brandon Sun, June 10, 2013

How to Write and Give a Eulogy   Obituary Guide. com

A Family History Writing Workshop   August 14, 2012

Helping Families Deal with Death "Most Satisfying Work" for Funeral Celebrant   Brandon Sun, September 13, 2011

Memoir Writing:  Ten Tips   December 15, 2009

Six Words To Describe A Life?   Brandon Sun, July 25, 2009

Be Prepared: Will, Health Care Directive (Living Will), Obituary, and More
Brandon Sun, December 13, 2008   

Tours, Book Bring Cemetery to Life   Brandon Sun, June 14, 2008

Ordinary Lives, Extraordinary Stories   Brandon Sun, September 29, 2007      

A Few Reflections on “Skunk and Junk”   Brandon Sun, April 14, 2005