What Is a Potential Downside of Humanizing Death and Dying

question 33

Multiple Choice

What is a potential downside of humanizing death and dying?

• A) Circumstances surrounding death are brought into the personal domain of the individuals and families who are closest to a particular death.
• B) Traditional customs and practices are being revived in new ways.
• C) It may minimize and devalue death.
• D) Death is not seen as a foe to be vanquished or fought to the bitter end.

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