ABSTRACT
Death is a most interesting contingency. First, it marks the end of life, calling for a funeral, a burial, a memorial, and the redistribution of an estate. Second, and no less consequential, death is a prospect which can serve as a vantage point for living. It presses one to consider priorities and weigh conduct. Any consumer can imagine lying on his or her “death bed,” reviewing past choices, and thereby gain a perspective for decision making today.
