Death And Dying
For individuals studying issues on dying, for those looking for assistance in dealing with death of a loved one, or consumers wanting to learn more about living wills, this guide on death and dying provides information on subjects such as euthanasia, funeral planning, living will, sympathy verses for death, memorial death sayings, near death experiences, past life regression, etc.If you are looking for poems on death and dying, please see our Death Poems section.
Stages of Death
Death is an ultimate cosmic constant. The stages of death herald the conclusion of all vitality in all mortals. Let us delve deeper into understanding the dying process.
Proper Funeral Attire
Funerals are toughest events. If selecting the proper attire seems even more tougher, here is a little help in easing the worry of what is proper funeral attire.
How to Plan a Funeral
Planning is a funeral is a challenging task. Here an answer for how to plan a funeral, to make your task easier.
Bible Verses About Death
Bible verses about death console us in times of pain that engulfs our spirit when someone very close, almost a part of our life, departs, leaving behind memories of love and bonding. In an attempt to seek peace, we can turn to the Almighty through His most sacred expression, The Bible. Here are some Bible verses about death of a loved one...
Grim Reaper Origin And History
The following lines will reveal the Grim Reaper origin and history. The Grim Reaper or the "Angel of Death" is a conceptual entity that is depicted as pale skeletal figure in a long black cloak with a hood and scythe in hand. Throughout, the history of the mankind the concept of death as an omnipotent entity has had a significant impact on the man's psyche. To know more about the Grim Reaper origin and history, read on...
Coping with Death of a Parent
Coping with death of a parent is an utterly indescribable task. It is hard to tell someone coping with the loss of a parent what to do and how to behave. One can just be there for the person who has experienced the loss. Read on for more.
Dealing with Death of a Loved One
Dealing with a death is difficult and above all dealing with death of a loved one is even more torturous. It is an utterly impossible task to console someone who has encountered the death of a loved one. Still, if this article helps you in it, god forbid, it would be a great consolation. Read on..
Loss of a Spouse
We feel happy, safe and secure while we are in the company of our spouse. This is because our spouse supports us in our happy and sad times. But, loss of a spouse, who was very loving and caring, can be a big loss which is irreparable. This article explains the feelings associated with loss of a spouse and how to deal with it.
Jewish Death Rituals
In Judaism, death is conceived as a natural part of the life cycle. There are many customs and traditions that dominates the process of death, burial and mourning in the Jewish death rituals.
Hindu Death Rituals
The Irish poet, Oscar Wilde, once said, "One can survive everything nowadays, except death." Dying is accepted as a part of life, and when one dies, there are a multitude of rituals and ceremonies that need to be performed. Let us take a look at the various death rituals that the Hindus perform...
Decomposition of Dead Bodies
When any living organism dies, the body decomposes. This process involves the breakdown of muscle and bone tissue into a more simple form of matter. The decomposition of dead bodies is very essential for the cycle of new growth, species development and again, death.
Signs of Approaching Death
There are specific signs and symptoms that indicate life is coming to an end. Some physical signs include increased sleepiness, irregular heartbeat, decreased intake of food...
Prepare for Your Deathbed While You're Still Alive
When you're gasping your last breath, what will you be thinking about?
Near Death Experiences
A very intriguing thought and one that has always stirred up much debate is the 'near death experience'. While science refuses to believe that which is not conceivable to the eye or any human faculty, there are a number of near death experiences that are on record, defying science and even religion.
Ideas for Headstone Inscriptions
Headstone inscriptions are a great way to express your feelings for the deceased person. Here are some heart-touching ideas for cemetery headstone inscriptions that can help to make a permanent memorial of the dear departed.
Near Death Experiences Fascinate Researchers
For centuries spiritualists and medical professionals have been trying to decipher near death experiences using the established doctrines of religion and science. A new study may reveal the truth behind the mystery.
Pros and Cons of Euthanasia
Is mercy killing humane? Do we have the right to assess whether a life is worth living? Should euthanasia be practiced only in the terminally ill people or for the debilitated and mentally ill too? In this write up, we get into the heart of the matter by looking at the pros and cons of euthanasia.
Can Killing Ever Be A Mercy?
Can killing, taking a human life, ever be a mercy for the victim? does a human being have the right to take the life of another human being under any circumstances?
Explaining Death to Children
Explaining death to a child is one of the most difficult tasks that an adult is faced with. But no matter how challenging it may be, it is a necessary part of growing up, and helping a child to understand and grieve can help you as well.
The Way To Heaven!!
The world mourned Pope John Paul II. Do we realize the truth of life? We are afraid of death only because of end of physical end. We have even stopped living true life and gain inner death daily. Love is the only truth. Spread it and live forever!
Deathly Confrontations
An inevitable truth of life is death. It may be the end of a circle that indicated life. It is the completion of one human rotation for another.
The Noble Society - Noble Living and Noble Death
Everything can be solved in this world, if we start valuing other people's thoughts. Just put yourself as the second person and think. Are you doing right? We will be able to sort out most of these questions
The External Life - Out Of Body?
'To be or not to be' is still flaming question. This article talks about experiencing out-of-body or near to death.
Rites of Passage -Part I - The Eastern Ways
The hardest fact to face, death is the ultimate end for every living person. Every culture has its own interpretation for the inevitable, and each has its own way of making people left behind face it bravely.......
Understanding Death
Death is a difficult topic to talk about. It is believed by some that just before death all diseases leave the body. The reason for this may be that life wants you to go unto death with full awareness. Now, not every one has to believe in that. But the fact remains that if you live your life with full awareness, if you have taken risks in life with full awareness, if you have participated in crisis (be it natural or planned adventure), you will die with full awareness too.
Death Management
The society we live in is a death denying one. But we all know that death is inevitable. Why do we have to treat death as a taboo? Is there a way to express our grief? And how do we come to terms and accept the death of someone close to us? Death has been evaded, ignored and denied by us. We have taken death as just another disease to be conquered.
If Life is a Question, Answer is Death.
Birth and death are just doors to enter in and exit from the world. Once we move upward from the point of birth, we get afraid of death.
The Meaning of Death
What do you mean by death Mom?," asked a six-year old to his mom. All his mother could say was that everyone in this world lives and dies.
.yet to be born!
Happiness is a state, which requires effort, at times. It's yet another normal day. I am having my dinner sitting on the table, contemplating how to die.
Death is an ultimate cosmic constant. The stages of death herald the conclusion of all vitality in all mortals. Let us delve deeper into understanding the dying process.
Proper Funeral Attire
Funerals are toughest events. If selecting the proper attire seems even more tougher, here is a little help in easing the worry of what is proper funeral attire.
How to Plan a Funeral
Planning is a funeral is a challenging task. Here an answer for how to plan a funeral, to make your task easier.
Bible Verses About Death
Bible verses about death console us in times of pain that engulfs our spirit when someone very close, almost a part of our life, departs, leaving behind memories of love and bonding. In an attempt to seek peace, we can turn to the Almighty through His most sacred expression, The Bible. Here are some Bible verses about death of a loved one...
Grim Reaper Origin And History
The following lines will reveal the Grim Reaper origin and history. The Grim Reaper or the "Angel of Death" is a conceptual entity that is depicted as pale skeletal figure in a long black cloak with a hood and scythe in hand. Throughout, the history of the mankind the concept of death as an omnipotent entity has had a significant impact on the man's psyche. To know more about the Grim Reaper origin and history, read on...
Coping with Death of a Parent
Coping with death of a parent is an utterly indescribable task. It is hard to tell someone coping with the loss of a parent what to do and how to behave. One can just be there for the person who has experienced the loss. Read on for more.
Dealing with Death of a Loved One
Dealing with a death is difficult and above all dealing with death of a loved one is even more torturous. It is an utterly impossible task to console someone who has encountered the death of a loved one. Still, if this article helps you in it, god forbid, it would be a great consolation. Read on..
Loss of a Spouse
We feel happy, safe and secure while we are in the company of our spouse. This is because our spouse supports us in our happy and sad times. But, loss of a spouse, who was very loving and caring, can be a big loss which is irreparable. This article explains the feelings associated with loss of a spouse and how to deal with it.
Jewish Death Rituals
In Judaism, death is conceived as a natural part of the life cycle. There are many customs and traditions that dominates the process of death, burial and mourning in the Jewish death rituals.
Hindu Death Rituals
The Irish poet, Oscar Wilde, once said, "One can survive everything nowadays, except death." Dying is accepted as a part of life, and when one dies, there are a multitude of rituals and ceremonies that need to be performed. Let us take a look at the various death rituals that the Hindus perform...
Decomposition of Dead Bodies
When any living organism dies, the body decomposes. This process involves the breakdown of muscle and bone tissue into a more simple form of matter. The decomposition of dead bodies is very essential for the cycle of new growth, species development and again, death.
Signs of Approaching Death
There are specific signs and symptoms that indicate life is coming to an end. Some physical signs include increased sleepiness, irregular heartbeat, decreased intake of food...
Prepare for Your Deathbed While You're Still Alive
When you're gasping your last breath, what will you be thinking about?
Near Death Experiences
A very intriguing thought and one that has always stirred up much debate is the 'near death experience'. While science refuses to believe that which is not conceivable to the eye or any human faculty, there are a number of near death experiences that are on record, defying science and even religion.
Ideas for Headstone Inscriptions
Headstone inscriptions are a great way to express your feelings for the deceased person. Here are some heart-touching ideas for cemetery headstone inscriptions that can help to make a permanent memorial of the dear departed.
Near Death Experiences Fascinate Researchers
For centuries spiritualists and medical professionals have been trying to decipher near death experiences using the established doctrines of religion and science. A new study may reveal the truth behind the mystery.
Pros and Cons of Euthanasia
Is mercy killing humane? Do we have the right to assess whether a life is worth living? Should euthanasia be practiced only in the terminally ill people or for the debilitated and mentally ill too? In this write up, we get into the heart of the matter by looking at the pros and cons of euthanasia.
Can Killing Ever Be A Mercy?
Can killing, taking a human life, ever be a mercy for the victim? does a human being have the right to take the life of another human being under any circumstances?
Explaining Death to Children
Explaining death to a child is one of the most difficult tasks that an adult is faced with. But no matter how challenging it may be, it is a necessary part of growing up, and helping a child to understand and grieve can help you as well.
The Way To Heaven!!
The world mourned Pope John Paul II. Do we realize the truth of life? We are afraid of death only because of end of physical end. We have even stopped living true life and gain inner death daily. Love is the only truth. Spread it and live forever!
Deathly Confrontations
An inevitable truth of life is death. It may be the end of a circle that indicated life. It is the completion of one human rotation for another.
The Noble Society - Noble Living and Noble Death
Everything can be solved in this world, if we start valuing other people's thoughts. Just put yourself as the second person and think. Are you doing right? We will be able to sort out most of these questions
The External Life - Out Of Body?
'To be or not to be' is still flaming question. This article talks about experiencing out-of-body or near to death.
Rites of Passage -Part I - The Eastern Ways
The hardest fact to face, death is the ultimate end for every living person. Every culture has its own interpretation for the inevitable, and each has its own way of making people left behind face it bravely.......
Understanding Death
Death is a difficult topic to talk about. It is believed by some that just before death all diseases leave the body. The reason for this may be that life wants you to go unto death with full awareness. Now, not every one has to believe in that. But the fact remains that if you live your life with full awareness, if you have taken risks in life with full awareness, if you have participated in crisis (be it natural or planned adventure), you will die with full awareness too.
Death Management
The society we live in is a death denying one. But we all know that death is inevitable. Why do we have to treat death as a taboo? Is there a way to express our grief? And how do we come to terms and accept the death of someone close to us? Death has been evaded, ignored and denied by us. We have taken death as just another disease to be conquered.
If Life is a Question, Answer is Death.
Birth and death are just doors to enter in and exit from the world. Once we move upward from the point of birth, we get afraid of death.
The Meaning of Death
What do you mean by death Mom?," asked a six-year old to his mom. All his mother could say was that everyone in this world lives and dies.
.yet to be born!
Happiness is a state, which requires effort, at times. It's yet another normal day. I am having my dinner sitting on the table, contemplating how to die.