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Let’s talk about death and dying


 

Death is an unavoidable reality of life; yet people hesitate to discuss it. This module explores how to discuss death and end-of-life. It identifies some of the challenges and the benefits that holding conversations about it this can bring.

Approaches for end-of-life, illness, death, and grief are important for the person involved, healthcare professionals, family-friends-carers, and especially children. This module sets how different stakeholders in the process can access useful information that enable them to address the issues associated with the end-of-life through informed dialogue.

Enabling open and honest dialogue about dying and death can lead to greater understanding and acceptance as well as enabling the person at end-of-life to access better care and support. This can help foster a more compassionate and informed approach to end-of-life care and grieving processes.

Conversing about death and dying with children

Children who receive bereavement support and information about death cope better than those who are shielded from discussions about death and grief. (Martinceková et al., 2020).

Proposing a conversation or a concrete activity about loss, death or grief may allow children to express what they want to know and how they feel. 

Children process and understand loss, death or dying differently depending on their age and developmental stage. You can refer to the resources section to understand better the various stages of childhood regarding grief and adapt the conversations at their level of understanding. 

By approaching conversations about death with sensitivity, honesty, and openness, you can help children develop a healthy understanding of this natural part of life and support them as they navigate their feelings and questions. 

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