Death is inevitable. However, the way one dies remains a mystery to all. Will one be involved in a car accident? A plane crash? Is one going to drown in the middle of the sea? Or will one become a victim of a violent crime? Or rather a medical condition that will strip them of their good health and ability to enjoy life? No one knows. However, unlike sudden deaths, people who are suffering from terminal conditions are given more time to prepare for their own demise. Depending on how one looks at it, it can be a good thing or a bad one. If you are the kind of person who looks at it like it is an opportunity to buy some more time to be with your family while allowing you to choose a headstone in Bountiful for your tomb as well as prepare for your own funeral, then this article is for you.
No one will ever be prepared to face death, whether it is your loved one or our own. However, knowing what to expect can make a huge difference in how you will handle the situation when your time comes.
The emotional aspect of coping with the loss
There are five stages of grieving when a person comes to terms with his own impending death. First is denial. Being diagnosed with a terminal condition is not really a kind of news one would rejoice about, and so is the possibility of one’s death. Second is anger. You will question the higher forces, the universe, and the gods on why, of all people, it has to be you? There is an overwhelming feeling that life is unfair. But eventually, you will learn to bargain, which is the third stage. Doing something good or changing your life for the better will be put on the table if that means being able to live and extend your life. Once it becomes clear that the first three stages won’t be happening, one will surrender and enter the fourth stage, which is depression. However, after some time, acceptance, which is the last stage, will be experienced. Once a person has accepted the reality of his own death, proper preparation for that day can be done.
Practical preparations to take care of
There are a lot of logistics to take care of, and a lot of terminally ill people choose to take care of those arrangements by themselves while they are still able. These include planning and drafting a last will and testament, spending as much time as they can with their loved ones, and conveying their last wishes to their family and friends. Because no one knows how much time they have left on earth or how long their body will be able to fully function and cooperate, it is best to do these things as soon as possible. People who are able to fulfill their last wishes can go peacefully.
No one can be fully prepared for death. Still, accepting this inevitable fact, and knowing that you have fulfilled your purpose and wishes on earth can make it easier for you to leave.
