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Q+A: : Death and Dying in the Modern Age

There is no more universal truth in life than death. No matter who you are, it is certain that one day you will die, but the mechanics and understanding of that experience will differ greatly in today’s modern age. Sparrow asked our friends, family and people we admire to join the conversation about death and dying. Read about their broader look on how we die today, from the cellular level up to the very definition of death itself.

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Q&A: Death and Dying in the Modern Age- Sarah Tafoya

I prefer the idea of having people see me and spend time with my body, but really I think creating a safe space to allow people to navigate their own goodbye is important. Even though it is the end of my road, it’s an ongoing journey for everyone else I leave behind so I want to leave them in a graceful way.

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Q&A: Death and Dying in the Modern Age- Caesar Bravo

Do beautiful things and don’t tell anyone about it, like reading poetry in the park by yourself or watching the moon set into the ocean. It can never be taken from you.

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Q&A: Death and Dying in the Modern Age- Jenni Muldaur

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Q&A: Death and Dying in the Modern Age- Amber Carvaly

Don’t live as if there is “no tomorrow, cuz if there is one you’ll deal with those consequences!” But live today in a way where you are not worried about what other people are going to say about you tomorrow.

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Q&A: Death and Dying in the Modern Age - Katiy Heath

Q&A: Death and Dying in the Modern Age- MT Carney

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MT Carney

It is ok to be sad, don’t run from it but instead, walk through it.

Q&A: Death and Dying in the Modern Age- Leona Walton

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Leona Walton

I’d like to be celebrated through images and films, through audio somehow. After, I’d like everyone to go outside and enjoy my presence emanating through the sunlight.

Q&A: Death and Dying in the Modern Age- Theron Long

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Theron Long

I want my funeral to be as jubilant as my wedding. I want lots of dancing, laughter and memorable toasts.

Q&A: Death and Dying in the Modern Age- Diana Darling

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Diana Darling

Believe that you are surrounded by your loved ones and that they are still watching out for you...keep your eyes open for small miracles that they send you.

Q&A: Death and Dying in the Modern Age- Keith King

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Keith King

Open casket wake? Burial? Cremation?

I don’t want any of these things because I do not want to be dead and it is scary. But I guess I’d want to be cremated.

Q&A: Death and Dying in the Modern Age- Sara Apple Maliki

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Sara Apple Maliki

Everyone will have to wear couture to my funeral. Then the people closest to me will have to mourn for a year like 19th century Sicilian widows. The more drama the better.