Alternate Endings: Six New Ways to Die in America
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Attitudes about death and end-of-life choices are rapidly changing in America. As the baby boomer generation is aging, more and more people are rethinking the ways end of life is recognized and are deciding to take control of what will happen when they die.
Some people who are nearing death and others who are recently deceased have chosen through planning non-traditional end-of-life options and meaningful remembrances. These deviations from the typical traditional funeral can range from celebrations of life and living wakes, to being launched into space, and more. We have discussed many of these unique burial methods and celebrations of life through the years in
past blog articles, but never got an inside look at the people involved. The film, “Alternate Endings—Six New Ways to Die in America,” looks at what it means to be near death, either from age or terminal illness, and captures the healing power of honoring, giving thanks, and staying true to loved ones who have passed away.
The film focuses on six true stories of lesser-known ways people choose to die and be buried in America. In each vignette, we meet the family of the deceased or those currently in the process of dying. The film was aired a few months ago but can still be accessed online if you have HBO or Amazon Prime. For those of you who don’t, I will highlight the fascinating real-life stories it
covered:
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