As we approach our discussion about the end of life, a debate often arises about how to prepare for and/or honor all the complex layers of our lives. Our age, cultural, and faith journeys undoubtedly influence our understanding of death and dying. You may have been exposed to a great number of these over the course of your lives, or you may be very unfamiliar with death rituals and/or the religious and cultural practices that accompany them. Either way, you might find some interest in some of the content you will be asked to review for this assignment.
Look at the material in the textbook about how our body ages and approaches the end-of-life and dying process. The diversity of lifestyles and relationships will influence this experience, as will culture, class, and ethnicity. This is part of the reason why different cultures feel passionately about honoring their own with a variety of different rituals and customs. Use the following links to explore different rituals and customs from around the world:
– https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ny6wNwcqi5c
– https://vimeo.com/36292732
-https://aeon.co/videos/the-reverence-and-revelry-of-a-new-orleans-jazz-funeral-procession
-https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8oR0vRszEwA
-https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_sSawpU81cI
-https://www.cnn.com/2016/10/14/africa/gallery/ghana-coffins-mpa/index.html
-https://www.tibettravel.org/tibetan-local-customs/tibetan-funeral.html
-https://ideas.ted.com/11-fascinating-funeral-traditions-from-around-the-globe/
-https://courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-nursing-care-at-the-end-of-life/chapter/diversity-in-dying-death-across-cultures/
Once you have reviewed this information:
1. Do some research to find estimated costs associated with death in the United States.
2. Start with the medical services and declaration of death, then to burial/cremation/etc., to funeral services, to estate or inheritance taxes. (These costs can vary by state, so you may pick a state, but be clear about the state you selected.
3. Costs associated with death may vary based on someone’s unique life course; consider approaching this as though you were making these arrangements for someone who has the same background as yourself.
You might find this video interesting as it shows ways in which you can save money on your funeral. 3 Ways to Save on Funerals
As you compile your list of costs, make sure you cite the source of your information using the correct APA 7th edition protocol. Please reference your textbook as well as at least one other source of information.
Craft your responses to the questions listed above using at least two scholarly sources, the videos provided, and your textbook. Please be mindful to cite your sources throughout your argument using APA formatting. Doing so provides the reader with a trail that shows where you found the support for which your argument is based, thus providing credibility.
It is also important to demonstrate academic integrity by writing your summary in your own words and following correct APA 7th edition citation protocol guidelines for in-text citations and the creation of your references page.
This assignment will be divided into units 7 and 8. For unit 7, you will write a rough draft and submit it by the deadline for a peer review.
The peer review process will allow you to receive feedback on your work and allow you to provide feedback to others on their work.
