The new normal sucks. How am I supposed to cope after my father's suddenish death? [more inside]
posted on May 19, 2008 - 29 answers

My dad is dying, but how do I know how quickly, and how do I know which "scares" I should travel across the country for? [more inside]
posted on Mar 26, 2008 - 31 answers

Two years ago, my grandfather suffered a rare stroke in his brain stem that rendered him in what could only be called a waking coma. Think The Diving Bell and the Butterfly but without any capability of communicating. He died two weeks ago in Israel, where he lived with my grandmother. [more inside]
posted on Feb 1, 2008 - 20 answers

Would it be worthwhile to preserve a sample of my parents' DNA, with their permission, in case I ever need it for genetic testing of myself or my family? [more inside]
posted on Jan 26, 2008 - 9 answers

Earlier this year, my cousin shot himself. I'd been estranged from him for several years, but we used to be close. How do I go about getting information about his death and about the last few years of his life? [more inside]
posted on Dec 28, 2007 - 7 answers

I've reached my late 20s without ever facing death. How do I deal with death when I know I will face it sooner or later? [more inside]
posted on Dec 10, 2007 - 26 answers

How do I tactfully avoid having to accompany people to the casket at a family member's funeral? [more inside]
posted on Sep 6, 2007 - 17 answers

Are there any books you think a smart, grieving preteen would find comforting or of use? More details inside. [more inside]
posted on Dec 17, 2006 - 15 answers