Understanding death and learning about what happens when you die is at the crux of our mission. Here are a few key resources for you to delve deeper into topics such as the dying process, the funeral industry, dealing with tragedy, hospice care, and more. We hope to help bring the death conversation back into everyday life in order to live fully.
What Happens in the Days Before you Die?
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If you have never experienced watching someone die, you might not know what to expect. This article from HelloCare walks us though the stages that lead to death . Here's what happens in the days before you die
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Art of Dying
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Many of us become distracted by the pressures of work, the expectations of others and the demands of every day commitments.
But nothing can change your priorities quicker than being faced with your own mortality. Bronnie Ware has seen this many times in her role as palliative caregiver. As she spent [...]
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We are aware of the great losses in life, but what about the small ones? The American Counseling Association acknowledges that we have little griefs every day that we don't recognize.
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In our crusade to bring the conversation of death back to life in our society, it's good to know that others are doing the same. Kay Vandette, a writer with Earth.com news, says that in avoiding this topic, we remain unprepared for the inevitable.
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Art of Dying
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If you are trying to plan what will happen after your loved one dies, or you are simply interested in different ways to relate to bodies after death, take a look at these helpful reads:
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Burial Alternatives
Death Culture
Pet Bereavement
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"...grief is grief..."
This Huffington Post article, Pet Bereavement Is No Different Than Human Bereavement discusses what you might expect to experience when you lose your furry friend. We found it to be very helpful, and...true.
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Articles About Grief
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- We often talk about normalizing death, but what about grief? This New Yorker article about our Western culture of grief helps us consider how grief can fit (or not) into our lives.
- How To Help Your Brain Recover From Grief is a great [...]
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When a friend dies, what do I say to the family?
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What do you say to someone when they have lost a loved one? Here are a few helpful hints when it comes to offering your support.
