I’m 54. This seems a bit young to think about how I might depart this life, but the most recent reviews of the funeral industry made me do just that.

I tend to think of 54 as more or less half way. This is a bit of an illusion, as the life expectancy for people born in 1965 is mid-70s. Thankfully, I have good news for people who are currently in their 50s and 60s. There are ways we can extend our life expectancy.