Real Life Footage of Actively Dying Trigger Warning

This is for educational purposes and I truly believe that understanding the process of end of life, the different stages, can better prepare us for what to expect and ultimately, reduce our fear and anxiety around end of life.

As mentioned in the video, trigger warning, there is video that shows the actively dying stage.

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[Moona]

My father died 2 nights ago, and his hospice nurse told everyone there that it was the most peaceful passing he'd seen in all his years on the job. He just quietly slid into slumber, and was gone. He was ready to go, so he did. I'm going to miss that grumpy old codger. 😢

[Ilovechickpeas]

“We are built to live, and we are built to die.” Beautifully said.

[Ketocrittle]

My sister died six weeks ago. The information I’ve learned from your videos helped me to process the whole event and try to start to make peace with it. Thank you.

[cjv]

Thanks, Julie for normalizing the normal. Including talking about addiction.

[slvalleyboy]

Two days ago my wife passed while I sitting by her. What I observed was exactly what you were explaining. I heard her death rattle which was very quick, I didn't recognize it at first. It was very brief. She passed very quietly and relaxed.

[bdgies]

My husband did not have the death rattle. He was given medication to (I think) break up or somehow control the terminal secretions. His was the quietest, calmest, most peaceful death I was privileged to attend. My mother’s death 13 yrs ago was more similar to your examples. Every vigil is unique.

[Scented_Shadow]

My grandma died exactly like this. The death rattle. In her last minute, she suddenly opened her eyes. My mom went up to her and said it was okay to go. A tear came out of my grandma's eye and then she fully relaxed and never took another breath. It was a very powerful moment for me. The first time I've ever seen death in real life. In that moment I didn't feel sad because it marked the end of a lot of suffering for my grandma, but it still (obviously) stuck with me.

[remingtongagnard]

I think part of the reason fear of death is so common is because of how alien a concept it is to most of us. Videos like these are like exposure therapy, it doesn't seem that bad. Knowing I will eventually die used to the freak me out so much as a kid!

[justbeheardSPC]

The Cheney Stokes breathing was the craziest part of my Granny passing. I never knew when she wasn't going to start breathing again when the long pauses were happening. It was really unsettling to me at first. But she would always try to reach over or tap my hand with her finger to let me know she was still alive. I love and miss my granny. She used some of her last bit of strength to hold me with her non paralyzed arm and comfort me on her death bed. It was such a blessing to have a Granny that loved me so much. ❤

[shineshiningskyline]

"We are built to live and we are built to die" is such a mindset-shifting sentiment. I have a lot of fear about death and have thought of it as the body failing to function, not as the body functioning in new ways to bring us to where we need to be. This is really helpful for someone with fear like mine.

[mandamorris]

I'm so profoundly proud of you sharing this information.
I lost my 33 year old daughter to cancer 2 years ago, and I held it together... but I was ultimately traumatized.
I'd never been near a dead body, nor watch someone die and it just happened it was my precious daughter.
I wish beyond all measure I'd had this education. My hospice nurses were so good to her, and to me, but assumed I was prepared...
Bless you for your work... I believe it will absolutely help.

[happypety]

"we are built to live and we are built to die" is such a powerful statement

[jacksreem]

Thank you so much...im 59 and since 55 all I think about is dying and end of life...im so scared...you've helped me so much.
GOD BLESS

[graceedyvean]

I have an extreme case of anxiety when it comes to death this video really helped me get a different and more peaceful perspective on death when it comes to natural causes thank you thank you thank you

[samanthasays]

My son passed 2 years ago. He had cancer, he was heavily sedated, and he passed peacefully at home.

Everything you said, my boy did.

The last sound he made was exhaling, and it sounded like an old car engine.

What gets me through every day is knowing that I'll see him again. He's in a better place than this world will ever be.

[suzannebrydon]

Your videos prepreared me for this weekend as I watched my mother pass. Thank you! Because I felt as comfortable as one can during death I could even offer my dad support which allowed us to both sit with her and hold her hand as she went to a better place ❤

[ksanurse]

I’m a retired palliative care/aged care nurse. They look very comfortable to me and look like they have been looked after very well to get to this peaceful state. Well done to everyone involved in their care.

[debs_boho_jungle]

Hi and thank you. I'm 54 and have been present when family members were near death/ dying. My brother in law is at home on hospice, he is in active death. Your content has been so helpful.

[marciec]

My husband died Dec 4 in a hospice hospital, 5 years from his original cancer diagnosis. I’m so grateful to you, Julie, for your videos educating and helping me not be afraid to be there when he passed. The hospice hospital nurses helped me cope with each symptom as it occurred and most they had medication for. He did not have a death rattle, which I had dreaded, after being with my Mom 6 years before as she passed. My husband took two deep breaths with pauses in between and he passed. The most peaceful it could have been. I was able to be his loving wife and not his nurse. We were so blessed.

[nataliehuntfox]

I have a non curable cancer so I’m very intrigued by these videos. I want my kids (they’re all grown) to watch these so they can be prepared when my time comes.