Podcasts
End of Life University
Dr. Karen Wyatt, hospice physician and author of “7 Lessons for Living from the Dying,” interviews experts on all aspects of the end-of-life, including: caring for the dying, funeral and burial practices, planning for the end-of-life, conscious dying, grief and loss, caregiver support, afterlife, death and the arts, and community initiatives to improve end-of-life care.
Best Life Best Death with Diane Hullet
Death education, resources, and interviews with guest experts.
The Bucket Podcast with David Abend
A series of interviews that features an eclectic mix of people who all share one thing in common — they’re all going to die. But does being aware of that change the way they live? That’s the question host and The Bucket founder David Abend asks them in a fascinating collection of stories that explore the concept — and value — of mortality-based living.
Education
Death Project Manager
Death Project Manager provides support in planning for what happens after you pass with a longer advance time frame. This pre-need support is ideal for new parents, new caretakers of older adults, and people reliant on chosen family – rather than family of origin – for support, to help find ways to support your communities of care after you’re gone.
Websites
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Foundation
The EKR Foundation is a non-profit organization inspired by the life of psychiatrist, humanitarian, and hospice pioneer Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross. It’s in the spirit of embracing all of life — which includes death — that we further her mission and vision through collaborations, education, and advocacy.
The Heart of Hospice
Hospice Navigation Services is a great place to get your questions answered. Book a free call with an experienced Hospice Navigator when you need basic information to start your hospice experience.
When You Die
WhenYouDie.org curates voices from palliative care doctors, leading researchers, death doulas, and the bereaved, as well as poets, comedians, artists, and everyday people. Plus, their team creates new content to keep you up-to-the-minute on death news and culture.
Miscellaneous
Blog: When I am Dying by Gabrielle Elise Jimenez
Gabrielle has written down everything important to her so that her wishes, expectations, and values are clearly understood. This blog post can help you craft your End of Life wishes.
Books
Being Mortal
by Atul Gawande
Riveting, honest, and humane, Being Mortal shows that the ultimate goal is not a good death but a good life – all the way to the very end.
Overcoming the Fear of Death: Through Each of the 4 Main Belief Systems by Kelvin H. Chin
“Overcoming the Fear of Death: Through Each of the 4 Main Belief Systems” helps readers reduce and overcome their fears without changing their beliefs about death. Readers will discover the four central belief systems about death that cover all religions and cultures and how to overcome fears of death through various belief systems.
End of Life Guideline Series: A Compilation of Barbara Karnes Booklets
The End of Life Guideline Series gives knowledge of the natural, normal process of dying and grief. Readers can find comfort in its knowledge even if someone they care about has died years before.
he Conversation: A guide to talking about death and dying with the people you love by Gabrielle Elise Jimenez
Talking about death and dying will not make it happen faster, and not talking about it will not slow things down. This book provides tips and tools for readers seeking to start that conversation.
Dear Death: Finding Meaning in Life, Peace in Death, and Joy in an Ordinary Day by Diane Button
Dear Death explores the “Four Pillars of a Meaningful Life” and what ultimately brings us joy in life and peace in death. Through the lens of the aging and the dying, this book explores these important questions, inviting you on a journey that begins right here and now, lasting until the moment you take your final breath.
7 Lessons for Living from the Dying By Karen Wyatt, MD
Karen Wyatt has been privileged to share the final months, weeks, days and moments with many of her patients. This unique experience has given her a profound insight into death and dying. In this book she shares her story and the stories of her patients, providing us with 7 key lessons that the dying can teach us.
Vigil: The Poetry of Presence By Pamela Heinrick MacPherson
Vigil: The Poetry of Presence, a collection of sixty-five poems written from the perspective of a seasoned hospice volunteer sitting with others in the last days and moments of their life, is the author’s processing of her many and varied experiences while being present and bearing witness to the sacred moments of dying.
77 Poetry by Courtney Murrell
77 poetry will help to cultivate a safe and sacred place for the deepest feelings, fears, questions and concerns of its reader.
Consolations By David Whyte
“Consolations” invites readers into a poetic and thoughtful consideration of words whose meaning and interpretation influence the paths we choose and the way we traverse them throughout our lives.
Death Warmed Over: Funeral food, rituals, and customs from around the world By Lisa Rogak
A unique collection of 75 recipes typically served at funeral ceremonies, alongside descriptions of rituals and traditions from cultures around the world. One part sociological study and one part cookbook, “Death Warmed Over” explains the background and proper timing for such culinary rituals as passing a hen and a loaf of bread over a grave as dirt is shoveled onto the coffin, serving chocolate caskets and skull-shaped cakes at a funeral, and baking up a Funeral Pie to acknowledge the passing of a loved one.
Achieving a Good Death: A Practical Guide to the End of Life Hardcover by Chris Palmer
This book aims to destigmatize conversations around death and dying while providing practical tools to help readers achieve what they consider to be a “good death” aligned with their values and wishes.