Remembering Brian Fey
When I first started the Dying In Mexico project, I posted in nearly all the expats-in-Mexico-type Facebook groups, asking around for someone, …
Live Well in Mexico by Planning for Death
Death is not waiting for us; it is already here and has been walking alongside us our whole lives. Since the moment we were born, our death has been …
Do You Need a Will in Both the US and Mexico?
A will (or last will and testament) lets you decide who inherits your property, who will care for children or pets, how debts get handled, and who manages …
Cultivating Death Positivity In Mexico: Elis Regina, BCS: Ep8
Can yoga and open conversation help us face death with more ease?
Advance Directives and What Matters In Mexico: Deborah Bickel, GTO: Ep7
What happens when expats in Mexico face the healthcare system without a roadmap, or a support network?
Serving the Todos Santos Community with Comfort Care: Luena Pearson, BCS: Ep6
What does compassionate end-of-life care look like in a small Mexican town?
Why Contemplating Death Makes Sense
Some people find it morbid, negative, bad luck or just plain too scary to earnestly contemplate death. John Powers quotes from Dr. Richard Kalish in his book …
The Reality of Green Burial in Mexico: Wilka Roig, GTO: Ep5
Can the way in which we care for the bodies of the dead also heal the earth?
Mexican Funeral Homes and Your Consumer Rights: Toni Lehman & Damián Lire Medina, BCS: Ep4
What really happens when an expat dies in Mexico, and how can you protect yourself from predatory funeral practices?
A Different Kind of End-Of-Life Checklist
There are common elements to end-of-life planning checklists, whether you’re preparing for end of life in Mexico or anywhere else. Universal to-do items …
Living and Dying Off-Grid in Central Mexico: Brian Fey, MIC: Ep3
What can we learn about life, death and legacy from someone living off-grid in Central Mexico?
Addressing Fear of Death in Ajijic: Loretta Downs, JAL: Ep2
What does it mean to prepare for a gentle, dignified death as an expat in Mexico?
Home Health Care In Rural Mexico: Brittany Baker, BCS: Ep1
How do expats living in rural Mexico receive quality health care, and when should they plan for it?
The Loneliness of Expat Life
As expats, many of us made the decision to leave potential support networks behind when we chose to move to Mexico. We moved away from immediate …
Spanish Words and Phrases for End of Life
When we first learn to speak Spanish the lessons are typically centered on how to introduce ourselves to strangers, order food at a restaurant, or ask where …
Grieving As An Expat In Mexico
Grief expert Dr. Alan Wolfelt teaches that when grieving, we can find peace by practicing the six needs of mourning. Mourning, Wolfet reminds us, is an …