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"As perspectives in our society continue to evolve, many traditional burial practices are being reimagined," says Elreacy Dock, a Las Vegas thanatologist and death educator.

From Salon • Oct. 22, 2023

Abraham, a thanatologist and Episcopal priest, writes extensively about advance directives and how to ensure your wishes are abided by; and then, he tells us the least painful and messy ways to go.

From New York Times • Jun. 16, 2017

Ms. Deitch is a New York psychotherapist and certified thanatologist; the term refers to the study of death and dying.

From New York Times • Apr. 3, 2015