The Intimacy of Death and Dying

A warm, reassuring and very practical book on dealing with death and dying The death of a loved one can be one of life's most challenging times and this accessible and reassuring guide provides readers with comfort and direction to help them through this difficult period. Covering such varied situations as losing someone to suicide, grieving when you have no body to grieve over, and supporting someone with a terminal illness, this book is filled with practical strategies and heartfelt advice—from how to talk about death and dying with children to preparing for your own funeral, and from dealing with personal grief to comforting loved ones in their last days. It includes a number of firsthand accounts from those who have survived the death of a loved one, helping readers cope with and prepare for life's last great adventure.