death

Photo credit: Grandma goes viral for her three simple yet hilarious ‘funeral rules’ – Grandma goes viral for her three simple yet hilarious 'funeral rules'

Culture, Pop Culture

Grandma goes viral with 3 perfect, hilarious rules for her funeral

Heather Wake

5/6/2026
Homeowners celebrate the completion of their new home in Cambodia's Siem Reap Province alongside Habitat for Humanity volunteers and staff.

In Partnership With Habitat For Humanity →

Culture, Family

A safe, stable home can change lives for the better. Here’s how Habitat for Humanity wants to make that possible for everyone.

Sarah Watts

3/25/2026
Photo credit: via Pexels – A woman sitting cross-legged on a yoga mat

Health, Science

Doctor explains how to accurately predict your longevity with simple at-home test

Tod Perry

4/27/2026
Photo credit: Canva – A nurse comforts a hospital patient.

Health, Science

Can you tell someone will die months before it happens? A hospice nurse shares the clues.

Tod Perry

4/19/2026
Photo credit: Images courtesy of Instagram/@miss.brazil_28 (used with permission) – Fourth grade teacher Miss Ryan Brazil explains what grief is to her students using a vase.

Culture, Wholesome

Fourth grade teacher beautifully explains what grief is to her students using a vase

Emily Shiffer

3/1/2026
Photo credit: via Canva/Photos – A man who is ready to pass away.

Health, Public Health

‘Spiritual shift’: ICU nurse shares the one phrase that means someone will pass very soon

Tod Perry

2/13/2026
Photo credit: Photo Credit: Used with permission from Tig Notaro – Tig Notaro snuggles her cat.

Friendship, Joy, Popular, Top Splash

Comedian Tig Notaro eloquently opens up about love and grief in Upworthy exclusive

Cecily Knobler

1/16/2026
Photo credit: Canva – A man had a heart attack and died while having his brain waves measured. The data was eye-opening.

Health, Popular, Wellness

A man died suddenly during a brain scan. What scientists saw was beautifully comforting.

Tod Perry

1/6/2026
Photo credit: Photo by Alexander London on Unsplash – A brown tabby cat on sits on the stairs.

Community, Joy, Pets

Man adopts cat after neighbor’s unexpected death. People give him the most wholesome advice.

Cecily Knobler

12/25/2025
Photo credit: Alan Light/Wikipedia, Canva – Casket (left). Leslie Nielsen (right)

Humor, Joy

Leslie Nielsen’s niece reveals his casket had a fart machine, and fans are beside themselves

Heather Wake

12/22/2025
Photo credit: Canva – No one knows why exactly, but more people die on these specific 3 days around Christmas.

Health, Wellness

More people die around the holidays and no one knows why. A hospice nurse shares her theories.

Evan Porter

12/12/2025
Photo credit: via Legacy.com – The obituary for Joe Heller

Humor, Joy, Popular

This obituary of a ‘very sick man’ and is so funny you’ll wish you knew the guy

Tod Perry

12/5/2025
Photo credit: via Canva Photos – There is a three hour window of time when most dying people pass away.

Health, Popular, Public Health

Hospice nurse reveals the exact time people are most likely to die and it’s fascinating

Evan Porter

11/18/2025
Photo credit: Canva – Left: mourners with lilies; Right: elderly man dancing at a gathering.

Community, Joy

Grandpa attends funeral for his 15-year-old grandson, then bursts into dance

Heather Wake

11/15/2025
Photo credit: Canva – At some point, a wave goodbye is the last one.

Family, Parenting

In moving photo series, woman captures her parents waving goodbye to her for 27 years

Rima Biswas

11/6/2025
Photo credit: Canva – Grief isn't linear and it isn't neat and tidy.

Health, Mental Health

22-year-old’s blunt thoughts on grief after losing her younger brother provide comfort

Annie Reneau

11/5/2025