One of my all-time favourite essays – I never thought I could be so awed by or so upset about a spider.

A fascinating and deeply moving film following people with terminal cancer taking part in a trial about psilocybin - the active component of magic mushrooms - to ease end-of-life anxiety.

A moving letter that Nick Cave shared with one of his fans following the loss of his son.

A whole host of interviews with my wonderful friend Holly Lyon-Hawk, holistic funeral director, in conversation with inspirational people who work with death and dying.

I piece I once wrote on how talking about death can make life much better

A manifesto for sanity and soul.

A profound and poetic exploration on death and dying.

If you want to know more about funerals including how to find a good funeral director and celebrant, this frank, myth-busting book is a great start.