11. "You matter because of who you are. You matter to the last moment of your life, and we will do all we can, not only to help you die peacefully, but also to live until you die." - Dame Cicely Saunders
12. THE STAGES OF GRIEF… A normal life process “ Grief can't be shared. Everyone carries it alone, his own burden, his own way.” --- Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Elaborate altars are made decorated with objects that the deceased relative was fond of Families visit the graves of the deceased Vigils are held Festivities Music Dances Traditional foods Ex. Day of the Dead bread , sugar skulls
Cambodian religious festival in September On this day, Cambodians pay their respects to their deceased relatives
People cook meals for monks, bring offerings to the temple and throw rice near the temple early in the morning, believing that the ghosts of their ancestors will receive it. Everyone says prayers to help their ancestors pass on to a better life According to Khmer belief, those who do not follow the practices of P'chum Ben are cursed by their angry ancestors