Family & Friends
Family and friends need support too. Organising things when someone dies and being there for someone who is dying can be alot. Understanding what is needed and the feelings of loved ones after death is important.
BEING THERE FOR SOMEONE WHO IS DYING
THIS IS WHAT DYING LOOKS LIKE
How does a body die? Dr Lauren Daley sits down with palliative care nurses to demystify the process. They talk about what dying looks like, what we know and some less tangible areas.
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WHAT TO EXPECT
Dying is a process. Finding out about it can be reassuring and calming - helping you understand and make sense of it. Annalise Barbieri speaks to palliative doctor, Dr Kathryn Mannix about dying.
ENDING LIFE WELL
This series is for NZ family carers faced with caring for a loved one who is dying.
PEOPLE DIE HOW THEY LIVE
Greg Wise, a UK actor & producer, talks to Eleanor McConnell in Dying Matters. He was the carer for his sister, Claire who had cancer. This is what he learned from being with her as she died.
WIGS, WEE BAGS & WEED COOKIES
In Death & All the Rest Kiwi’s Lizzie Selwyn and Zoe Englefield have honest. realistic chats, with a sense of humour. This is the nitty gritty of caring for someone with a terminal illness.
WHAT TO DO WHEN SOMEONE DIES
WHAT TO DO SUMMARY
Click the button for a short explanation of the checklist steps in the previous box. For more detailed information about each step and links to support groups, use the link below the button.
USEFUL WEBSITES WHEN SOMEONE DIES
GRIEF SUPPORT
AT A LOSS
Timothy Giles, a NZ funeral celebrant, shares his stories and chats to Kiwi guests. This podcast discusses some topics that have historically been taboo. A few examples include the loss of an infant and suicide.
GRIEFCAST
Cariad Lloyd talks to funny people about the pain, loss & weirdness when someone dies. Guests include Isabel Allende, Ed Byrne, Jimmy Carr, Alan Davies, Marian Keyes, Romesh Ranganahan and Lisa Taddeo.
GRIEF GANG
UK’s Amber Jeffrey shares the everchanging experience of living with loss. She talks to guests of all ages and walks of life about the loss of a parent, child, sibling, partner, friend and others.
GOOD MOURNING
Sally Douglas and Imogen Carn have built an international community where conversations about grief are the norm. They also host monthly virtual meet ups and offer access to community forums and groups.
TERRIBLE THANKS FOR ASKING
Nora McInery calls herself a “notable widow” and gives an talks openly on the many aspects of grief from the sad, to the funny and uncomfortable, so people can be honest with each other and themselves.