Graves Funeral Home

1631 Church Street

NORFOLK, VA 23504

Phone: 757-622-1085

Fax: 757-624-1508

Email: gravesfuneralhomeinc@yahoo.com

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Someone you Love is Dying

Although it is impossible to totally prepare for a death, a death may be made easier if you know what to expect. This pamphlet may be helpful in preparing you as family and/or caregiver to understand the final stage of life. It is important to discuss your concerns and fears with those around you, both your family and health care providers. These people can help you make choices with or for your loved one and can inform you about other services that are available to support you.

Death is a natural process as the body begins shutting down. The following physical and emotional signs of approaching death are described to help you understand what can happen. Not all these signs and symptoms will occur with every person nor will they occur in any particular sequence.

This section is intended only as a guide. It is not intended to replace advice given by a health care professional, such as a nurse, physician, clergy, social worker, CCAC case manager or pharmacist.

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PHYSICAL SIGNS OF APPROACHING DEATH

SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SIGNS OF APPROACHING DEATH

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