What does a good death look like? - Dying Well
What does a good death look like?
If you're struggling to comprehend that title, listen to these two inspiring guests today.
Maggie Doherty, Director of the Centre for the Art of Dying Well at St Mary’s University, London
Jo Beaumont, Senior Sister in Critical Care at Addenbrookes hospital, Cambridge.
Jo Beaumont, Senior Sister in Critical Care at Addenbrookes hospital, Cambridge.
I was driving our Campervan home from Folkestone on Sunday 6th August 2023 and, approaching midnight, listened to an episode of BBC Radio 4's "Beyond Belief" programme titled "Grief" featuring Maggie. Get a replay of that here.
Please check the Art of Dying Well website for more information including links to their podcast episodes many of which go into great depth on topics covered in this episode.
The YouGov Death Study can be referenced here.
Maggie mentions some practical preparations that we can make:
- Make a Will and review it every 5 years
- Who would we give Power of Attorney to?
- Opt in (or out) of organ donation
- Funeral planning including how you would like it to be done, where, whether you'd like to be buried or cremated, any songs or hymns, readings, reception location etc.
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