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Death and dying is often difficult to talk about. Whether you are the person dying or if one of your friends or members of your family are. This article will give you tips on how to talk about both death and dying.
Steps
If someone you know has died, make sure you get time to think up things to say to people they knew.
Think about their death naturally. Don't blame yourself or wish it had been you.
Don't think of their death think about them in heaven.
Talk about things logically.
Say things as they are.
Don't blame anyone for the death.- If someone blames themselves for the death, Tell them it wasn't their fault and they couldn't have done anything to stop it.
Have some idea what to expect. Talking and facing death is a very daunting task for anyone. Whether you be the person dying or a friend or relative of the dying person.
Talk about the great things you have done in your life and how lucky you have been throughout your life.
Try to use words other than death or dying. Say passing away or something similar. This makes it seem less frightening.
Don't tell the person that their loved one is 'in a better place'. Most of the time, that will make things worse.Advertisement
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- QuestionHow to write a farewell message for your dead relative?
Community AnswerYou can write it in the form of a eulogy. Start with your relationship with them and then mention how they've impacted your life. You can use this opportunity to mention bittersweet memories in a deep or light manner. Avoid writing anything that'll create a trail of questions or raise doubts in others. Keep it simple and end it with a prayer or a message of gratitude for their help and the bond they had with you. - QuestionWhere can a dying person find more information on how to explain themselves to their friends and relatives?
Community AnswerYou can read How to Tell a Good Friend That You Are Dying for steps on that. Reading related articles might also help, like How to Die Peacefully, and How to Overcome the Fear of Death. Smiling gently as you discuss the topic may help them take the news in in a gentler way. Being open to a range of reactions from hysterical upset to no reaction at all will help you to cope better. Waiting in silence or embracing the other person as they need or you need, can be done so that you both cope as you confide in each other. Tell them about your plans, move about and let them take their time to digest the information.
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