Nothing affects living as much as death or loss.
It has a profound influence on people of all ages, all races, and all socio-economic status. In fact, it is the one issue that affects us all. The issues surrounding death and dying constitute one field of interest in philanthropy where sums of money, both large and small, can have monumental impact on individuals, communities, institutions and public policy. It is also the one field that crosses all boundaries and should concern all grantmakers. Even though death and dying are not easy to deal with, the issues surrounding death and dying have become the central challenge of this generation.