Prelude to Dying

There are many, often poetic ways to describe death – shuffling off the mortal coil, venturing to the Yellow Springs, giving up the ghost, joining the invisible choir, to name a few. But a reluctance to talk more forthrightly about this inevitable journey, particularly in Chinese society, means people may die in a manner out of tune with their wishes. HKU scholars are trying to break down the barriers to reaching a peaceful end.

Good Grief

Dr Amy Chow of the Department of Social Work and Social Administration has been investigating how to help people navigate the tides of grief.

The Post-Mortem Dilemma

To autopsy or not to autopsy? Families increasingly argue against them, but there are good reasons why we need to stem the decline in autopsies, argues pathologist Dr Philip Beh.

A Meaningful End

Spirituality is an important part of successful ageing, but it has a different meaning for Chinese elderly compared with their Western counterparts.