Matters of Death and Dying
Whether we acknowledge it or not, most of us fear death. Death remains a great mystery, one of the central issues with which religion and philosophy and science have wrestled since the beginning of human history. Even though dying is a natural part of existence, American culture is unique in the extent to which death is viewed as a taboo topic.
Matters of Death and Dying
One of the most important psychological studies of the late twentieth century, On Death and Dying grew out of Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’s famous interdisciplinary seminar on death, life, and transition. In this remarkable book, Dr. Kübler-Ross first explored the now-famous five stages of death: denial and isolation, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Through sample interviews and conversations, she gives the reader a better understanding of how imminent death affects the patient, the professionals who serve that patient, and the patient’s family, bringing hope to all who are involved.
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Articles in the News
Have a funeral–even if the deceased asked that you don’t. -The Rev. Douglas Taylor-Weiss
reprinted from the Auburn Citizen. September 8, 2012 People say sill things about their funerals. We do that because we will not be the ones grieving when our time comes: others will be. So we say things like, "Oh don't make any fuss over me," or, "Just have a big...
A memory of kindness spawns a ministry
FAITH WALK | SARAH DEMAREST GUTHRIE, KANSAS CITY A memory of kindness spawns a ministry It was a muggy night in Virginia. Inside, my friend lay dying. The hospice nurse didn’t know how much longer. The family was coming. Outside, moths dive-bombed the porch...
The Birdhouse Project
‘Birdhouse Project’ helps cope with loss BY SARA BEANE Special to The Star DAVID EULITT Michele Shanahan-DeMoss of Independence lost her daughter, Blair Shanahan Lane, 11, who was killed when a stray bullet struck Blair in the neck on July 4, 2011. A class at the...
NATURAL BURIAL Johnson County family designs a burial that supports feelings & pocketbooks By Steve Nicely The grandchildren of Randy and Nancy Jobe gather at the stone marking the site of Randy's natural burial. Some months ago, Nancy Jobe attended a presentation...
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Obituaries
Every life has a story.Find remembrances of your loved ones here. With links to post your thoughts about the loved ones who's lives we celebrate.
Facility photos by: Cheryl Dunning