Gail Rubin is a writer and blogger in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I’ve just looked up Albuquerque on google maps. It’s a long way from a decent beach. Gail has written a book, A Good Goodbye: Funeral Planning for Those Who Don’t Plan to Die, which will be published at the

Charming story here from Australia about funeral director John Hopkins who brings his dog Finbarr to work every day. “He’s a great icebreaker,” John said. “Families come in here not knowing what to expect. “They often haven’t dealt with a funeral home before and they’re apprehensive. “He gives them a