Death, but make it fun

For September’s mortal musings, we’re facing death in surprising ways.

Welcome to the inaugural edition of Mortal Musings—our monthly roundup of what’s sparking inspiration, contemplation and shifts of perspective in the realm of life, death and impermanence. We hope you enjoy!

Welcome to the world of next-gen funeral homes. These mortuaries feel more like art galleries and boutique hotels than haunted basements with fluorescent lighting. NEW YORK TIMES

A terminally ill mother’s journey with psilocybin therapy shows the healing potential of psychedelics for facing the end of life. DOSED 2: THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME

Comedian Taylor Tomlinson hilariously explores turning your cremains into jewelry in this quick clip. Could planning for death be (dare we say) entertaining? TAYLOR TOMLINSON

A paradoxical way to be the life of the party: bring some drinks for your friends in this casket cooler from Yeti and Liquid Death. LIQUID DEATH

What’s been sparking death contemplation for you these days? We’d love to hear about it—send a link our way, and it just might end up in a future edition.

– Maura

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