This list is from Wikipedia: 1923: George Herbert, 5th Earl of Carnarvon, died after a mosquito bite on his face, which he cut while shaving, became seriously infected with erysipelas, leading to blood poisoning and eventually pneumonia. Some have alleged his death is attributable to the so-called curse of the pharaohs. 1926: Phillip McClean, 16, […]
There’s a fine line between being a funeral director and being a narcissist. We’re called to be directors, to display confidence, knowledge, authority and strength during people’s weakest moments. But this environment that asks us to lead can too often enable us to self-enhance. We talk over our heads, project authority in situations that […]
Brent Taylor from Ontario brought this obituary from the Winnipeg Free Press to my attention: LISA STARK LISA STARK April 21, 1970 – September 12, 2014 Peacefully and on my own terms, I left this world on September 12, 2014. I am survived by my parents, Robert and Elaine Stark, my sister, Shawna Downey (Darin), […]
WARNING: The following post contains artistic nudity. Although this isn’t pornagraphic in nature, please use caution if you are offended by naked bodies. If you have interest in death related art, you’ve at least seen the final product of Salvador Dalí’s work floating around your studies and searches. You may also have some understanding of […]