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Means of disposal: enviro-friendly ways of burying the dead

From reusable shopping bags and recycled clothing to green cleaning products, environmentalism is everywhere in life — and now it’s becoming a factor in death.

As cemeteries fill up and people become more environmentally conscious, they are looking towards green burial options.

The debate centres around whether cremation is more environmentally friendly than traditional burials.

How you will die: common causes of death in Canada

On average, around 665 people die a day in Canada, most in Ontario.

The final words: historic figures’ last words

The image of a sick old man lying on his deathbed and croaking out one last inspirational hurrah has been popular in many a Hollywood film, and many of history’s characters have often uttered final words that sum up their lives.

Ghostly obsessions: vampires and ghosts in popular culture

At different moments in time, Western popular culture has become fascinated with different representations of death.

There and back again: near-death experiences

When Grace Hatmaker of Shaver Lake, California talks about dying, she doesn't use the same words most people would.

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