Death and Life

Doing Math in a Funeral Home

Doing Math in a Funeral Home

By Lisa Pahl, LCSW Jun 5, 2026

He did the boo-boo dance. He worked three jobs. He found homes for feral kittens two at a time. And when he died suddenly at 54, his kids stood in...

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The “Not Top Ten” Ways to Prepare for a Spouse’s Death

The “Not Top Ten” Ways to Prepare for a Spouse’s Death

By Lisa Pahl, LCSW Apr 8, 2025

We found that proper preparation can ease the pain of losing a spouse. We've identified the "Not Top Ten" ways to prepare for widowhood, highlighting the importance of planning for...

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How My Experience with Loss Inspired Me to Help Others Die Well

How My Experience with Loss Inspired Me to Help Others Die Well

By Lisa Pahl, LCSW Oct 21, 2024

Written by Su Park It was a couple of days before Christmas in 2019. Dad called to tell me that Mom had been diagnosed with cancer. My heart sank and...

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