Death and Dying
K-State Professor Designs Biodegradable Garments for Sustainable Deathcare
A professor at Kansas State University aims to tackle that question in a new exhibition on green burial practices. Sherry Haar, fashion studies professor, designed several garments and textiles for burial made from natural fibers and dyes. Haar said she hopes to start a conversation about green burial practices. The exhibition is available to view…
Why You Might Want to Donate Your Brain to Science
Organ donor programs do not include brains, creating a tissue shortage that impedes research into Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and concussions.
Grappling with Grief During Día de los Muertos
Día de los Muertos as a festive, yet reverent Memorial Day. Some local Mexican Americans embrace it to honor loved ones lost to crime and violence.
More People Opting for End of Life Alternatives
Ten states permit end of life via Medical Aid in Dying. Why do patients request to end their lives early, and how do medical providers make sure they mean it?
KC Cemeteries Adapt to Changes in Dealing with Death
Kansas City cemetery operators are adapting to changes in how we deal with death. The biggest challenge is maintaining burial grounds of those who came before.