How to Talk About Death and Dying

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: If someone you know has died

   Don't blame yourself or wish it had been you. ,,,, If someone blames themselves for the death, Tell them it wasn't their fault and they couldn't have done anything to stop it. , 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. ,, Say passing away or something similar.
   
   This makes it seem less frightening. , Most of the time, that will make things worse.
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   Step 2: make sure you get time to think up things to say to people they knew.

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   Step 3: Think about their death naturally.

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   Step 4: Don't think of their death think about them in heaven.

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   Step 5: Talk about things logically.

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   Step 6: Say things as they are.

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   Step 7: Don't blame anyone for the death.

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   Step 8: Have some idea what to expect.

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   Step 9: Talk about the great things you have done in your life and how lucky you have been throughout your life.

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    Step 10: Try to use words other than death or dying.

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    Step 11: Don't tell the person that their loved one is 'in a better place'.

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