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The Sacred Beauty of Death

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The Sacred Beauty of Death

If people have strong bonds of friendship and open lines of communication with loved

ones, they may find their last days less trying. Because death is gradual, it gives everyone

involved enough time to grieve, say goodbye, make last arrangements, deal with lingering issues,

and reflect on a life well-lived. Despite their frailty and impending death, patients can retain a

semblance of consciousness. Giving the terminally sick a voice is crucial since they may

continue to feel emotions and experiences until the very end of their life (Lokker et al., 2011).

Those who care about the dying person must congregate around the hospital bed to see the sacred

event that is death. End-of-life conversations, removing obstacles to open dialogue in the latter

phases of life, might reduce negative attitudes about demise and death.

Having an honest discussion about death may help reduce anxiety for the witness and the

terminally ill individual. The person's desire for their last medical care may be more likely to be

honored if this is done (MacKenzie & Lasota, 2020). It can be beneficial to begin the process of

grieving a loved one with a congenital illness while they are still alive. Having a final

conversation with that person can help loved ones move on without regret after their death

because nothing was left unsaid, and everyone involved can gain insight from the experience.

There is a great benefit for the terminally ill and their loved ones when they are provided a safe

space to talk about their thoughts and feelings around death. However, some obstacles must be

overcome during such occasions (Kehl et al., 2009). In addition, the dying experience is

improved when the patient can express his or her preferences to loved ones in the last stages of

care.
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References

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Lokker, M. E., van Zuylen, L., Veerbeek, L., van der Rijt, C. C., & van der Heide, A. (2011).

Awareness of dying: It needs words. Supportive Care in Cancer, 20(6), 1227–1233.

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MacKenzie, A. R., & Lasota, M. (2020). Bringing life to death: The need for honest,

compassionate, and effective end-of-life conversations. American Society of Clinical

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