First hand view of death

Dealing with death takes a lot training.  The paramedics in the video below deal with death on a daily basis. The paramedics find it easier to deal with death because of the training they have had. Their main focus is to help the person in need. Joking helps the paramedics deal with the stress of the emergency. 

After the emergency, that's when the paramedics think about what  happened during the emergency. Dealing with death has help the paramedics understand what is truly important to them. One of the paramedics describes the death of his grandparent. He continues to say that the death of a person you do not know is a lot easier to deal with.

Holding emotions back during the job helps the paramedics do their job better. The police officers that respond to the emergency scene try to hold back the family so they can take care of the situation. Paramedics are the first people to break the news of death to the family. Supporting the family is the number one focus. 

Dealing with death on a daily basis has made the paramedics understand death as a nature part of living.  Appreciating everything you have is very important. Below, I have posted the view for your viewing. I hope it helps you understand death. 

Pet Funeral

Dealing with the death of a pet is not easy. Just like humans, people have funerals for their pets to find closure. Depending on your financial situation you can either have a low cost funeral or a high cost funeral. 

 Below, I'm going to list three options for your pets funeral. The options are listed from the lowest to highest cost of a funeral.

Option 1:

Have a funeral in your backyard

Burying your animal in the backyard can help keep the memory of the pet close. You can bring your family closer by mourning the lost together. This will also help children deal with the idea of death.

Option 2:

Cremation

If you are not so fortunate to have a backyard , you can always have your pet cremated. Cremation may cost more money but you will be able to take the ashes with you. Just as people scatter the ashes of a loved one you could do this with your beloved pet. Maybe your pet loved a certain tree this could be a great place to scatter the ashes.

Option 3:

Pet Cemetery

If you lack the land to bury your pet and cremation is not an option , you can always bury your pet at a pet cemetery.  Cemeteries are not just for people, pets also have cemeteries. Most states have cemeteries for pets. The advantage to a pet cemetery is that you don't have to worry about the maintenance of the land. This is great for older people or people with disabilities.

Taking the time to consider your options will help you cut cost. Don't worry your pet won't know the difference. The most important part is that you will have memorial. You will now be able to remember all the great times you shared with your pet.

What are the The Five Stages Of Dying?

Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

The Kubler-Ross model or also know as The Five Stages of Dying are the stages that everyone goes though when they deal with a traumatic experience.The Kubler-Ross model was developed by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross who is best remembered by her book, " On Death and Dying ".

Some examples of the Kubler-Ross model included the death of a loved one,recently diagnosed terminal ill patients, drug abuse and divorce. The stages are denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance.You might not be aware that your going though the stages , but everyone goes though them.

The example I'm going to use to explain the Kubler-Ross model is going to be the terminal ill patient.

Denial

The dying feel that it's not their time to leave. They feel fine and that it should be someone else that should die

Anger

Anger sets in after denial.  The person no longer denies their future death. The dying becomes anger and wants to fine some thing to blame. 

Bargaining

Bargaining is the stage were the dying wants to change past mistakes. Sometimes the dying try to bargain with god so they can make sure their cat will be taken care of. The person is aware of their death but still wants more time on Earth.

Depression

The dying realizes there is nothing that can be done to save their life. The ill person becomes depressed. This stage helps the dying release their emotions and accept death.

Acceptance

The terminal ill patient knows that he or she is going to die. The dying accepts their fate.

Overall, acceptance of death is very important not just for the terminal ill patient but also for the family. The family will know that their loved one is going to be ok. Also, living a positive lifestyle will help you when get though hard times .

Suicide

Have you ever wondered why people commit suicide? People commit suicide over small and larger problems. People feel that their lives are no longer livable, so there for death is the only option. Below I'm going to list some of the reasons people commit suicide. 

- Depression

- Economical hardships

- Loss of a loved one

- Stress

Understanding some of these problems above will help you get help for your loved one. Some problems might seem small on the outside but inside it's killing the person. Also, understanding how to deal with the suicidal will make it easier for you to help them.

- Always take a suicide threat seriously

- Never tell a person to kill themselves

- Always understand where the person is coming from

- Never think there isn't hope for the suicidal

- Ask help from other people in your area

- Always listen to what the person has to say

According to Robert J, Kastenbaum the author of Death,Society and Human Experience, the most important rule in helping a suicidal individual is to listen to them. 

"Effective Listening is not passive. It is an intent, self-giving action that shows the troubled person that you are there and provides an opportunity for the person to start build trust and self-confidence"(226).

Helping a suicidal person may be the best decision that you might ever make. If you know someone that is suicidal and your afraid to talk to them you can always call the National Suicidal Lifeline 1-800-273-8255.

Green Life , Green Death

Today, more people strive to live a green lifestyle. Also, more people are recycling plastic materials and using renewable energy more then ever before. We have all thought about the green lifestyle, but did you ever think about a green funeral?

How can people have a green death? Having a green funeral has many benefits. Just like a green life style , green funerals can help cut cost and also help preserve our planet. According to planetgreen.com, the first step of a green funeral is to seek wise advice.

1. Find a funeral home that has a green funeral service

    - be picky there are many funeral homes

2. Tell the funeral director exactly what you want in  your loved ones funeral

    - be specific in your wishes

3. You can either cremated the dead or bury the body

    - use bio-degradable coffins or urns.

4. Find a proper burial spot

    - Green Burial Counsil is creating green cemeteries across the United States

5. Mark the grave

   - use a bio-degradable marker

6. Give green gifts to people that have attended the funeral

   - recycled thank you letters

7. Make the items you hand out for the funeral are green

   - organic drinks, recycled paper, etc

8. Your loved one has had their final wish and now they will be one with the Earth.

Educating yourself on green funerals will help prevent any extra cost. There are many books on green funerals, check out your local library. Never use a funeral home that will not work with your wishes. Now everyone can live a green life and a green death.