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Death

A collection of TED Talks (and more) on the topic of Death.

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Wisdom for living with death and loss

An exploration of what makes life worth living in the face of death — and how to move forward with grief and loss.

For parents who have lost a child

Losing children to illness, disease or acts of violence is devastating and endlessly difficult to cope with. These talks come from parents who have experienced such loss and found a way to make it through.

Deep studies of humanity

Fascinating, insightful talks on what it means to be human and live a good life.

Finding and bringing closure

Death is hard, and suffering from the subsequent loss is even harder. These talks focus on the journey to finding closure and reaching the end of difficult chapters in life.

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Talks about Death

Eric Nuzum

Why don’t vampires cast reflections?

Laurel Braitman

Lessons from my father's final days

Sonia Vallabh

My quest to cure prion disease — before it's too late

Christi Gendron

The science of lifespan — and the impact of your five senses

Xiaojun "Tom" Wang

The human cost of coal mining in China

Kathryn Mannix

What happens as we die?

Barbara J. King

Can other animals understand death?

Alua Arthur

Why thinking about death helps you live a better life

Andrea Driessen

The profound power of gratitude and "living eulogies"

Coya Paz Brownrigg

The haunting truth of ghost stories

Steven Sharp Nelson

How music can help you find peace after loss

David Kessler

How to find meaning after loss

Nina Westbrook

How to support yourself (and others) through grief

Caroline Catlin

Why I photograph the quiet moments of grief and loss

Elaine Fong

My mother's final wish -- and the right to die with dignity

Carolyn Marshall

Why didn't this 2,000 year old body decompose?

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Exclusive articles about Death

Ever wondered: “What if I’m buried when I’m just in a coma?”

Not us [shifty eyes]. But just in case a friend was asking, mortician Caitlin Doughty is here to share insider knowledge and eyebrow-raising trivia, and, yes answer that question.

Posted Sep 2019

How to give a eulogy that truly celebrates the person you’re honoring

Death is a part of life, and so are the funerals and memorial services held to mark an individual’s passing. But when we’re called upon to speak at these occasions, many of us are at a loss for words. Here are some basic guidelines for writing a eulogy, from palliative specialist BJ Miller and writer Shoshana Berger.

Posted Jul 2019

The messy, complicated truth about grief

Mourning the loss of a loved one isn’t efficient, compact or logical, says writer Nora McInerny. She explains why.

Posted May 2019

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