A thoughtful exploration of everything about life-limiting illness, dying, and death. Everyone Dies is a nonprofit organization with the goal to educate the public about the processes associated with dying and death, empower regarding options and evidence-based information to help them guide their care, normalize dying, and reinforce that even though everyone dies, first we live, and that every day we are alive is a gift.
In this episode we explore cemeteries: their origin and evolution, traditions, even symbols and meanings of things you might see on headstones. We also learn about a memorial reef using cremains, an…
How do we memorialize a loved one using their cremation ashes? We share several unique ideas and considerations. Listen to learn more!
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Do you like the thought of your body nourishing the earth when you die? Water cremation is a green and cost-effective option you may want to consider. Listen to learn more!
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Ancient Egyptians believed that preserving the dead in a life-like state would allow the soul to exist for eternity. Their use of botanicals including herbs, spices, resins, gums, and oils, was thoug…
Does love exist after life? Is there a connection that continues? Listen to this incredibly inspiring interview as Anita Meyers teaches us how we can tap the power within ourselves to move from grie…
More and more people are choosing cremation as an alternative to traditional burial methods. Have questions about the process and what comes next? We have the answer!
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We talk about physics, multiverses and biocentrism as we explore death as an illusion. We also share a COVID funeral aid program and a scene from Big Fish.
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What happens to your body after you die? Many people choose alternatives to traditional embalming and burial, and this is helpful to understand for your options.
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What does it take to live to be 100? We talk about how to live to 100 as we celebrate the life and positivity of Betty White and 100 years of Cheeze-Its.
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Have you wondered about the process of an autopsy, when it may be required, and considerations if you request one? We answer all these questions and more in this episode.
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How do you know when death occurs? What are the next steps and how can you prepare? We answer these questions in our continued series on the last hours of living.
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How can you help make the holidays a special time for your child in the face of death and grief? Learn how to integrate memories and traditions in a healthy way.
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How do you know when someone is actively dying, and how can you help? Learn about the final stages before death and how to provide comfort to the very end.
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What role does hope play at the end of life? Learn about how important it is to quality of life to the very end and how you as a caregiver can support reality-based goals.
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Breath sounds and rhythms for a dying person can be alarming, even though it is a normal part of the process. Learn about pulmonary congestion, rattle, and changes to breathing patterns as we conti…
Near death awareness (NDA) is a term to describe a dying person’s experiences of the dying process and broadly refers to a variety of experiences such as end of life dreams or visions. Up to 50-60…
We are continuing our series about what to expect during the process of dying with the topic of terminal agitation. Charlie gives us a look into making People Pot Pie and Tombstone Cooking with a si…
Someone who was paralyzed from a stroke and could not speak suddenly sits upright and exclaims joyously just before dying. Yes, this really happens! It's called terminal lucidity. Learn more in th…
What are the signs that death is imminent? At the end of life, the body is shutting down; The body is shutting down; there is a decrease in blood flow to organs and tissue, causing multi system orga…
When is the right time is to move from a treatment-oriented approach to hospice care? We often hear people struggle with this difficult choice. Listen to our interview with Chris Sperry as he shares…