I was emailed a link the this website a few days ago and wanted to get feed back from others in the profession. If you haven’t heard about “Life Before Death” it is self described as; a documentary project about the remarkable health professionals battling the sweeping epidemic of pain that threatens to condemn one in every ten of us to an agonizing and shameful death. Their tireless struggle pits them against unfeeling governments, dysfunctional bureaucracies, voracious corporations, over-zealous law enforcement agencies and, above all, the deep-seated attitudes of you and I.
Through the eyes of patients and their families we discover the inherent humanity that empowers the best of us to care for those beyond cure. We uncover hard truths about the torture occurring everyday in hospitals around the world but also of the immense hope that comes from those health care pioneers brave enough to accompany terminal patients on their inevitable journeys to gratifying end-of-life experiences filled with dignity, love and peace. This is a story of living well and dying better, making the most of every moment in our life before death.
The website houses the short films but also packs a lot of extras like the ability to create your; Last Playlist, Bucket List, Legacy Gallery, or even record a final goodbye message.
This is a very interesting site that has a lot on it to keep visitors entertained, but what do funeral professionals think of the site? Can it help those coping with death? I would love to get feedback from our readers. Please leave your comments below.
