The soul never dies

One of the truths about life is that everyone, at some point, dies.

- JUDY JOHNSON

There has always been a human longing to understand death. In 1969, Elizabeth Kubler-Ross published her groundbreaking book, “On Death and Dying.” Her work revolutionized the way healthcare supported those facing death. For the first time, attention was drawn to the inner experience of the dying person. Since then, many theories and models have been developed, deepening our understanding of the dying process. These insights have resulted in improved care for the dying and their families, including the creation of hospice and palliative care settings.

Generally, there is a great deal of fear about dying, especially when facing the diagnosis of a serious illness. Although death is a natural part of living, we have lost connection with the experience. At one time, we spent our lives in places where families lived close to each other. Families and community provided support through life events such as birth, raising families, aging, illness, and dying. For many, this is no longer the case. A natural death at home is less common. Many deaths now occur in a hospital setting where the primary focus is to keep the body alive.