Guide to Death Literacy

Editor: Reynard Loki

Source: The Observatory

As people live longer and face increasingly complex end-of-life decisions, understanding death and dying has never been more important. This guide explores the emerging movement of death literacy, offering practical tools, knowledge, and community resources to help individuals navigate mortality with clarity and confidence. From fostering open conversations about death to exploring near-death experiences and preparing for end-of-life care, these articles provide insights into how we can approach death as a natural, supported, and meaningful part of life.

{{#if:As a Growing Social Movement and Self-Care Practice, Death Literacy Is Fostering Positive Conversations About the End|

2

As a Growing Social Movement and Self-Care Practice, Death Literacy Is Fostering Positive Conversations About the End

By Caren Martineau | From The Observatory

{{#if:Why Many of Us Have Problems Facing Death—and How to Get Through It|

4

Why Many of Us Have Problems Facing Death—and How to Get Through It

By Caren Martineau and Sarah Parker Ward | From The Observatory

{{#if:Between Life and Death: What Near-Death Experiences Reveal About Consciousness|

6

Between Life and Death: What Near-Death Experiences Reveal About Consciousness

By Leslie Alan Horvitz | From The Observatory

[[Guide to Advertising, Marketing, and Consumer Culture]]

[[Guide to Alternatives to Industrial Agriculture]]

[[Guide to Animals in Science and Research]]

[[Guide to Artificial Intelligence]]

[[Guide to Bioaesthetics]]

[[Guide to Birds]]

[[Guide to Caring for Vulnerable Youth]]

[[Guide to Changing How We Relate to Animals]]

[[Guide to Climate and Environmental Action]]

[[Guide to Companion Animals and Human Responsibility]]

[[Guide to Conscious Consumption]]

[[Guide to Early Republics]]

[[Guide to Environmental Health]]

[[Guide to Factory-Farmed Animals]]

[[Guide to Human Bridges]]

[[Guide to Human Ecology]]

[[Guide to Language Arts and Writing]]

[[Guide to Linguistics: The Science of Language]]

[[Guide to Literary Fraud]]

[[Guide to Local Peace Economy]]

[[Guide to Renewable Energy]]

[[Guide to Widening the We]]

[[Guide to Wildlife and Ecosystem Protection]]

[[Guide to Writing as a Caregiver: Stories, Gratitude, and Healing]]

[[Guide to the Hidden History of Debt]]

[[Guide to the New Grand Tour]]

[[Guide to the Plastic Crisis]]

[[Guide to the Regenerative, Moneyless Economy]]

1