Death Education

If we’re going to Do Death Differently, we have to educate ourselves and consider all the options. From what to say to somebody who is grieving to weighing the best options for your unique end-of-life experience, The Death Network is committed to offering fact-based information so you can explore and consider what is best for you.

The Reality of Building a Death Doula Practice
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The Reality of Building a Death Doula Practice

Community death care is the foundation for the work of death doulas, yet if the community is not aware of the role of a death doula, it can be challenging to secure employment. As a San Diego death doula I am concerned that there will be a bottleneck of certified death doulas who leave the profession due to the difficulty of establishing themselves within the mainstream funeral industry.

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What to Say to Someone Who is Grieving: Condolence and Comfort in Action
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What to Say to Someone Who is Grieving: Condolence and Comfort in Action

Many philosophies and ways of life see learning empathy as we grow a cornerstone of the human experience, or claim that the meaning of life is to ease the suffering of others. If humans can be categorized as communal creatures, it makes sense that we'd want to help when we see our family, friends, or community members suffering. Even more so in the face of death, loss, and grief.

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Medical Aid in Dying (MAID)
Planning End-of-Life Yiru Pace Planning End-of-Life Yiru Pace

Medical Aid in Dying (MAID)

Medical aid in dying (MAID) is when a medical professional prescribes medications to a consenting patient who then takes them willingly to speed up their dying process. This concept has been a widely controversial topic. Should doctors and medical providers interfere in any way with the dying process? We are told doctors should do no harm. But what does that mean exactly?

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The Profound Meaning Behind Memorial Day
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The Profound Meaning Behind Memorial Day

Each year as Memorial Day approaches, a solemn remembrance washes over the nation. Americans pause to reflect on the ultimate sacrifices made by fallen heroes - courageous individuals who laid down their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Memorial Day stands as a poignant reminder of the immense debt owed to those who safeguarded the nation's freedoms at the highest cost.

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