Introduction to Emotions Related to Death

What you’ll learn to do: examine emotions related to death and dying

A woman sitting dejectedly on a dock with her head resting on her knees

While death is inevitable, our emotional responses and reactions to it vary dramatically. In this section, we’ll take a closer look at the emotions that are involved in death, both for the individual who is dying as well as their family and friends. We’ll also learn more about the stages of grief and how to cope with death.