by Dana Parks | Advice, sea burial
We meet on the deck as strangers. Two hours later, we exchange a warm embrace, forever connected by a shared experience as deep as the ocean–the release of a loved one’s remains. As facilitator on many burial at sea – ash scattering ceremonies, I...
by Dana Parks | Advice, General
If someone in your family is dying, you may be asked to decide between hospice and palliative care for them. So, how do you decide? What is the difference between the two? Someone you know may have had hospice care, so you pretty much know what it is. It gets...
by Dana Parks | Advice, General
We’d like to review some points about California’s right-to-die law, so you may better understand its application. A person must be at least 18 years of age. A resident of California must have received a diagnosis of an illness that is fatal within six...
by Dana Parks | Advice, Funeral Planning, General
If a person dies without a Will, each state in the United States has intestate succession laws that decide which assets go to which relative. Since most people do not wish the state to have control of what happens after they die, it is prudnet to have a Will prepared....
by Dana Parks | Advice, Cremation, General
In recent times, sustainability has gained prominence across industries, including healthcare. The need for eco-conscious medical solutions has led to remarkable advancements in recycled prosthetics. These innovations are transforming the healthcare industry by...
