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I agree, In the past you would usually have a funeral every 2 weeks, but these days not many people have actually seen a dead body.

I think we should still cremate people but we should become more accustomed to death and be more celebrative that they have gone to heaven. I don't want no Tears at my funeral.

While its important to payour lasts respects to those who have died, whats more important is what happens after death.The Bible says "Its apointed until men once to die; and after this the judgment"(Hebrews 9:27)OR AS THE OLD TESTAMENT PUTS IT "Prepare to meet thy God"(Amos4:12)the great question is this:have we really prepared for ths great appointment which we cannott cancel?

Roman Krznaric
Sorry for your loss.
Losing someone is such a sad event am not so sure the precise details matter. Reckon it takes at least a year to get a grip after the death of a family member, maybe longer.

A thoughtful film with some very good points I thought. There may be exceptions such as those mentioned in Wooten Bassett but on the whole we seem to brush death under the carpet and would do well to re-Learn how to celebrate the passing of a life.

Excellent insight into the authentic rituals which most cultures have in order to accept death as a part of life. Something our culture has lost, Modern life is unwillimg to face death and the challenge it brings to our collective and individual lives. If we faced the reality of death more honestly we would have to re evaluate our lives - it would actually make our lives more meaningful and happier.

Well I have spent most of the last 48 hours sitting by my mothers side as she dies peacefully after many years of a slow death (alzhiemiers's dementia ). She is in a residential care home staffed by lovely caring (and underpaid ) people. I am grossly offended by the comment "ghettos for the elderly we call nursing homes". In addition as a GP the last thing I would want is a medicalised death as described in your video. I think plenty of people in our society are able to think about death ,accept life is finite ..I remain however most upset by some of the comments in this film.

This man seemed to try to completely romanticize death which I suppose you'd expect from a self proclaimed 'philosopher'. Yes death has inspired much poetry and always will but death is not poetic.

Interesting that he spoke nothing of the feelings and practicalities for the person dying but only about the needs of the family members and their need to grieve and how the vision of tubes and white hospital walls is not in keeping with his preferred romanticised vision of dying. Those tubes were helping to alleviate distress and pain and prolong life.

I would much prefer to die pain free in a hospital setting with family by my side than in the middle of a jungle, helpless and in pain and without the chance for professional carers and modern medicine to help make my passing as comfortable and pain free as possible. And you know what, I’d much prefer that for my loved ones too.

Death is just a doorway through which all will pass. What is on the other side? I was touched by God on one day in January 1986. Jesus filled me with His Spirit. This was like being led through a doorway into a better life. Though I still encounter challenges and trials, I have absolutely no fear of death because Gods Spirit has given me an unshakeable trust and confidence in my destiny with Him. Just as todays decisions determine tomorrows outcomes, so also our decision today to accept or ignore the call of Jesus will determine our eternal destiny. Once a person physically dies, their spiritual destiny is sealed: If we have received Jesus, we will spend eternity with him in Heaven. If we haven't received him, we will spend eternity in Hell. This is scary. However, if this frightens you, the Bible says that 'All who call on the name of Jesus WILL be saved'. God knows every thought that you and I think. We all have thought, said and done things that are wrong. When we are honest with God and with ourselves about our failings and when we apologise to God for them, we receive Gods promised forgiveness. When we then ask Him to fill us with His Spirit, He gives us His very presence to lead us through this life and into the next.

Bircham
Good afternoon, no its not according to me that 5/6th of the world's population is going to Hell. Its what God's word says there is a broad road that leads to destruction and many are on that road; there is also a narrow road that leads to life and few are on it.
But its up to everyone to make the choice. God won't force you he has given us a free will. I have tried over the last week on my comments to present the way of salvation; so now its down to you to choose; you can either say no to God and face the consequences; or say yes and from that moment become a new person, a new creation and be born again and when you leave this life, you will go to be with Jesus which is far better. But Bircham its entirely up to you. I will pray for you I want to see you one day in the glory; may the Lord help you.
Your friend Ernest