Why the need for a Deathcare Practitioner?

 

We live in a death phobic culture which can make dying hard and cause unnecessary suffering for both the dying person and their family, friends and care givers. 

No one teaches us about dying and how to die wise, and most of us have witnessed death with very little understanding of what is happening as a dying person’s diminishment unfolds before our eyes. Medical staff usually have limited time to address family members' concerns about the unfolding symptoms that a dying person exhibits. A great majority of people come to their dying time illiterate of how to proceed. As a Deathcare Practitioner I help the dying and their family by providing support, education, and guidance before and during the experience. I am also there for the deceased person’s family after their loved one has taken their last breath.