In the face of economic crises, climate anxieties, and global wars, people are seeking solace through connection. They want to be sure someone will hold their hand in the face of hardship. As a result, they have higher expectations of care and understanding from interactions with brands, social systems, and p...

Attitudes towards death are changing, in no small part due to COVID-19 bringing the subject into sharper focus for many people. Solace is a D2C cremation company that's appealing to the growing number of Americans forgoing burials, offering a humane and empathetic approach to the business of death.

The corbicyclette is a hearse-bicycle cargo car that can transport coffins in a sustainable, dignified way, appealing to eco-citizens who want to make a positive impact on the planet even in death. The personalised service also serves to disrupt outdated conversations around end-of-life practices.

It has been said that nothing is certain in life, except death and taxes. Although the latter is regularly being reviewed and updated, the former retains its sombre Victorian-era elements. Exit Here is shaking up the industry to modernise rituals and ceremonies around death, dying, and grief.

As mortality rates rose in 2020, lockdown measures forced people around the world to mourn their loved ones via social media and video calls. Yet while some may have felt this hindered their ability to process their loss, why might digital grieving remain commonplace post-pandemic?