Should one prepare for one's death?

Answer 1

YES!!!!!!!! Especially if you have a family or friends.

Answer 2

Unquestionably. In cultures which "have a clue", i.e. where greed, hypermaterialism and ruthless ambition do not a role model make, it is well understood that making appropriate "preparations" is a sign of wisdom. By preparation is meant: How to make of the "death experience" a gateway to higher consciousness and soul development. Including the possibilities for experiencing conscious death and "continuity of consciousness". A "classic" accessible guide to aid with this type of preparation would be "the tibetan book of the dead" per se, but especially those books with commentaries making "the book" comprehensible, especially to the West. Also, from a western writer, take a look at *Gnosis of the Cosmic Christ*. Not only does it explain what "real" Christianity was intended to be, but also has some guidelines for "the experience" suitable for Westerners. DO NOT waste what could be a nonpareil opportunity for limitless possibility when "the time comes". Do not be among the vast majority of unconscious humans who will have an "unconscious" death, and will have missed a golden opportunity. Good luck :-))

Answer 3

I am going to look at your question in another way. I am sure you realize that a person who is ill, or who is a parent should make a will and so forth, so I won't bother to respond to those areas. I think you might mean spiritual preparation.

Each day a person should live as though it is his last day. That sounds so simple, doesn't it? Still, if you are aware of others and treat them decently, and if you always try to reach out to others, then you are most definitely preparing for your death just by living in the right way.

We should dwell on this day and just do the best we can. That is the ultimately preparation

Answer 4

Sure we need to prepare for our death. Here comes just two things in mind. The first is simple, it concerns those around us. We must prepare our little world family and friends to cope in case our absence which we can do by creating an ambience of our life, motives, expectations and express those to them with a command interfering their fear of loss of such ambience. "Acceptence" needs to be infused doesn't come naturally. Let them be assured of that your absence or presence would just keep the same spirit and values of life you had cherished with them all ways and always! Also planning the financial flow taking into consideration our absence will allow the family feel us a benefactor who's still taking care of.
That, never is otherwise if you don't!
still it is for the safer place in the good will of our family and friends and when there are options left we can choose the best of those to keep the financial flow that our family might continue to have despite an un-toward.

The second thing that cross our mind now is our own self. Just before you prepare the rest of the world around you comes "How well are you prepared for your death". Then why I have put this in the second place of thought?
Do you with each breath that leaves you feel prepared for death?
No!
But you are prepared for the next breath.Aren't you?
So keep the spright of life going and going and with every breath if you have breathed in respect for your own life and you have breathed out joy, sorrow, love, faith and care...you have fully prepared for your death. Cheers and wish you a long life in Life and in Death!

Answer 5

If there were no death, life would cease to have its value. Death gives life its value.

So of course, you should prepare for death, both legally and psychologically.

If you do not believe in life after death, and if you remember death every day, you will have the opportunity to cherish life more every day and every moment, and to reflect on what you truly cherish in your own life, and to live what life you have left with greater passion and clarity. That is the gift of death to you, as well as to those who you love and leave behind.

If you explore death and life long enough, you may even come to the conclusion that there is life after death - in which case, death is the harbinger and giver of more life, and there is no cause for sorrow or fear.

In either case, death is not the enemy of life, but its friend.

Answer 6

we need not prepare for death. but we shud be preparing for life after death.

no one knows the time , day or month or even year of his or her death.

but we shud be aware that we are goin to die one day. this will remind us that time is short and make us do all the good that we can do. though wealth , possesions , or people dont come with us after death , the life that we lived will come with us to give account to our creator.

so living a good life is the best preparation for death!

Answer 7

Don't worry - whether you are prepared or not you will be succesfully taken away :-)

But on a serious note, yes we need to make it easier for the survivors to get on with their lives. So ensure you have adequately provisioned for them, taken care of estate, succession and other will related issues. Not that it matters anymore to you after you kick the bucket, but if you are particular about the type of Funeral you desire, make it clear too. (would appreciate if you opt for a Green Funeral - nonpolluting type - better still is to donate the whole body for experimentation). If you wish to donate organs, pledge them in advance so that there are no legal hassles later on. These are the things that I can think of upfront. Maybe there are lots of things to be done, especially if you are dying young ha ha ha....(like clear instructions and wherewithal to carryout whatever you would have done if you have lived to long ripe age)

Answer 8

the problem in answering your question is ,which one prepare for which ones death? if u mean 'A' prepare for B's death,it is a crime.if 'A' should prepare for himself, YES,when he is ripe age and physically in worst condition.

Answer 9

What good it will do to you? whether you prepare or not, death will come when it is due, ordained, destined. Still, if you are moved to prepare for it, do so, set all your affairs in order and wait.

Answer 10

Peparation is not required. The death donot give the time for preparation.

Answer 11

Yes. Buy you a burial policy and write down the instructions for any ceremony you desire, put it in an envelope on which you write "to be opened upon my death" Include any other information you deem necessary. You should also make arrangements for your estate. There are several plans to consider.