A Blog About Death & Dying
Conversations About Death: How to Begin & Keep Talking
When it comes to dying and death how many conversations should we have with our loved ones and over what span of time?
You and I live in a culture that approaches mortality with a ten foot pole setting us up for missing the mark (okay, lots of belly flops!) with language suggesting it’s “a” conversation, you know the talk — a checklist, a folder, a signature here or there or asking questions that are just too big to wrap our heads and hearts around from the start.
A Decision-Making Activity
This family-friendly, light-hearted activity helps you explore the quantity and quality of your life thus far. You’ll explore your past and take stock of how you’re spending your time today to help you access how to best continue on toward your ultimate demise.
A Connection Exercise
Connect is what’s most important. This activity will help you quickly see who may benefit from a bit more of your connection and time.
Emergency Contact
So, you’re someone’s emergency contact? Are you ready for that? Who is your emergency contact, do they know what would be important to you for medical treatment if you couldn’t advocate for yourself? Check where they land in the hierarchy of the medical surrogate list.
Remembering a Life: Ideas & Activities
We invite you to get creative and have some fun with how you remember your loved ones after their official ceremonies are over. Try one (or many) of our free to low-cost ideas to celebrate the life of your loved one.