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ARTICLE · 28 MARCH 2025

Not A Big Mourning Person?

Imagine you died tomorrow (it's easy if you try). While you're busy unlocking the final mysteries of human existence, we're willing to bet that earthside...

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How planning ahead can protect your loved ones

Imagine you died tomorrow (it's easy if you try). While you're busy unlocking the final mysteries of human existence, we're willing to bet that earthside, you'd be leaving behind quite a few bereft friends and family members. How will they remember you? Smart, funny, horrible at Jenga? A sharp dresser who always mispronounced "epitome"? And then there's the question of how they'll remember you: with an austere traditional ceremony featuring Gregorian chants? Or how about a joyous affair complete with streamers, piñatas, and a bespoke urn launched into outer space?

From playlists of Lana Del Rey to a classical string quartet, when it comes to funeral vibes these days, the options are endless. And while contemplating your own end-of-life ceremony doesn't exactly scream fun, it's important to acknowledge that these rituals offer grieving loved ones a chance to connect and honour your legacy. Beyond the soundtrack and

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