Dying is a universal experience that entails uncertainty, loss, and termination. Often, people
face death unprepared and miss out on opportunities to shape their final stage of life as well …

While it can be a delicate and emotionally-laden topic, new technological trends compel us
to confront a range of problems and issues about death and bereavement. This area …

Death is an inevitable part of life and highly relevant to information management: its
approach often requires preparation, and its occurrence often demands a response. Many …

Funerals are irreplaceable events, especially for bereaved family members and relatives.
However, the COVID-19 pandemic has prevented many people worldwide from attending …

We describe the design, implementation, and deployment of Fenestra, a domestic
technology embodied in the form of a wirelessly connected round mirror, photo frame, and …

While floral tributes are commonly used for the public commemoration of victims of disasters,
war, and other accidents, flowers in vases color everyday life. In this research, these features …

Bereavement causes unique challenges, and bereaved individuals can benefit from support
during their grieving process. Grief theory emphasizes the importance of reflection during …

This article describes and reflects on the processes of designing two devices, Timecard and
Fenestra, that both aim to propose new ideas for creating technologies that support rituals of …

The body plays an important role in building and maintaining emotional relationships. When
a loved one dies, it is inevitable that their body will decease, meaning that physical …

Everyday technologies are being applied in new ways when designing for digital memorials
for the dead. Designers are challenged to create rich interactions and/or new interactions …