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Mydomesticchurch bookmarked on 2009-10-09 death dying

Hands down, the best web site that I have ever found on the topic. If the inept hospice workers had given my sister and me this type of information I think we both would have actually been there when mom passed.

  • Signs of Imminent Death


    Eyes have glassy fixed stare with large pupils

    Pasty grey, or blue greyish colour present especially on lips, hands
    and feet

    Hands and feet can be cold

    Jaw open, breathing through mouth very rapid or very slow (often with
    rattle) with pauses of 20-50 seconds between breaths

    Unresponsive to voice or pain


    It is most important not to do or say anything that
    might disturb or anger the person, like speaking abruptly, arguing,
    crying, rough handling; maintain a peaceful atmosphere with people praying,
    meditating or chanting according to the dying person's wishes or as
    instructed by their spiritual guide/teacher. Any supporters can generate
    limitless universal or devotion in their hearts and the wish for the
    dying person to be released from suffering with this love or devotion/faith
    and become unified with love, with god or with their source of inspiration
    and virtue.

This link has been bookmarked by 1 people . It was first bookmarked on 09 Oct 2009, by Elena LaVictoire.

  • 09 Oct 09
    mydomesticchurch
    Elena LaVictoire

    Hands down, the best web site that I have ever found on the topic. If the inept hospice workers had given my sister and me this type of information I think we both would have actually been there when mom passed.

    death dying

    • Signs of Imminent Death


      Eyes have glassy fixed stare with large pupils

      Pasty grey, or blue greyish colour present especially on lips, hands
      and feet

      Hands and feet can be cold

      Jaw open, breathing through mouth very rapid or very slow (often with
      rattle) with pauses of 20-50 seconds between breaths

      Unresponsive to voice or pain


      It is most important not to do or say anything that
      might disturb or anger the person, like speaking abruptly, arguing,
      crying, rough handling; maintain a peaceful atmosphere with people praying,
      meditating or chanting according to the dying person's wishes or as
      instructed by their spiritual guide/teacher. Any supporters can generate
      limitless universal or devotion in their hearts and the wish for the
      dying person to be released from suffering with this love or devotion/faith
      and become unified with love, with god or with their source of inspiration
      and virtue.