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What Questions Do You Have About Death And Dying?

Hospice Nurse Julie will answer your most frequently asked questions.

Recently, we featured Hospice Nurse Julie, aka @hospicenursejulie, who educates about death and dying on TikTok. We covered her viral video where she teaches us about the actively dying phase, which is the last phase of life.

A healthcare worker's hand gently holding a patient's hand to provide comfort
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Julie discussed symptoms someone in the actively dying phase might experience that may look scary, but are completely normal — like the death rattle, the "rally," and "fish-out-of-water" breathing.

Golden fish lying on a wet surface
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Julie admitted that most people are scared of talking about death and dying, so by educating about the final stages of life, we can better be there for ourselves and our loved ones.

Hundreds of people thanked Julie for giving them peace about their own experiences, and many felt comforted knowing what to expect in the last stage of life.

Comments on a social media post discussing a personal perspective on mortality and end-of-life comfort
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Now that Hospice Nurse Julie has educated about the actively dying phase (I recommend you read the article or watch her video if you haven't yet), and hundreds from the BuzzFeed Community have also shared what they wish they knew about death and dying beforehand, we want to hear what lingering questions you still have. Hospice Nurse Julie will answer the most frequently asked questions in an upcoming article.

So, what questions do you have about death and dying? It can be anything from the taboo — like what does the body physically do after death — to the practical, like how does a hospital handle my loved one's body after death?