Against a backdrop of uncertainty, people are searching for new sources of control and stability. Where science and ancient wisdom have been conventionally pitted against one another, many are moving towards an integrated approach to authority that draws from the best of both worlds.

There is no substitute for therapeutic care or the love of close friends and family at a sorrowful time. But digital innovations like AI therapy bots, after-loss software, and even video games are attempting to bridge the gap between the support we need and that which is accessible.

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 The personalised service also serves to disrupt outdated conversations around end-of-life practices.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.

Past Post is an app that builds on the sacred Mexican belief that contact with family members can be maintained after death. It allows loved ones to leave pre-recorded messages to commemorate future occasions and helps normalize conversations about inheritance and asset distribution.