Jane Hughes Gignoux, a native New Yorker, is the author of Some Folk Say: Stories of Life, Death, and Beyond, a collection of stories, myths and poems from cultures around the world and throughout time, with commentary and original color illustrations. She gives workshops, “Embracing Life, Death and Beyond,” and “Visions and Stories for the Afterlife: Remapping the Journey” based on the material in her book for those interested in exploring end-of-life issues.