MATTERS OF LIFE AND DEATH: A User′s Guide to the Death ExperienceEveryone dies. Death and loss continue to be misunderstood and feared despite being the most universal and routine human experience of all. We no longer speak about the commonplace ordinariness of death, dying and loss. Matters of Life & Death is a 4 part series which aims to demystify dying and death, and explore the attitudes and feelings that surround this inescapable event. Structured as 4 x one hour episodes, Matters of Life & Death will take a bold, daring, and occasionally humorous approach to present experiences of dying, death and loss. The series will include interviews with the dying, carers, families, friends, colleagues and health professionals, presented in an accessible, informative and engaging manner. It will explore cultural attitudes towards death and loss, examine how we can manage the practical aspects and look at what the future holds. Matters of Life & Death will reach across established boundaries, sectors and socio-economic groups regardless of whether they live in urban, regional or rural areas. It aims to offer new ways of thinking about death and dying, to encourage conversations, to allow people the freedom to express themselves, and to reflect real experiences. |
