I. Understanding Death
1. What does death mean to you?
2. How do you think life changes after someone dies?
3. Why is death a difficult topic to talk about?
4. Do you think all cultures view death the same way?
5. How can we understand death better?

II. Dealing with Loss
6. What can you do when you lose someone you love?
7. How do different people react to death?
8. Is it okay to feel angry when someone dies?
9. Can you share a way to remember someone who has died?
10. How long does it take to feel better after a death?

III. Traditions and Rituals
11. What are some funeral traditions you know?
12. How do rituals help people deal with death?
13. Can you explain the idea of a wake?
14. Why do some people visit graves?
15. What are some ways to honor the dead?

IV. Talking About Death
16. How can you comfort someone who is grieving?
17. What should you not say to someone who has lost a loved one?
18. Why might someone not want to talk about death?
19. How can talking about death help us?
20. When is the right time to talk to children about death?

V. Death in Society
21. How does society treat the topic of death?
22. What public places are associated with death?
23. How do hospitals handle the dying process?
24. What role do governments have when someone dies?
25. How do wars change our view of death?

VI. Life and Death
26. Why is life valuable if everyone dies?
27. How does the fear of death impact our lives?
28. Do you think animals understand death?
29. How does the death of a public figure affect society?
30. What can we learn from old people about death?

VII. Afterlife Beliefs
31. What are some beliefs about what happens after death?
32. Do you believe in an afterlife?
33. How do afterlife beliefs influence behavior?
34. Can you describe the concept of reincarnation?
35. What does heaven mean to you?

VIII. Death in Literature and Media
36. How do books and movies portray death?
37. Why are stories about death powerful?
38. Can fictional deaths help us deal with real ones?
39. How do news media handle the topic of death?
40. Why might people enjoy scary stories about death?

IX. Ethics and End of Life
41. What are some ethical issues surrounding death?
42. How do doctors decide when to end life support?
43. What is a living will?
44. Should people have the right to choose death (euthanasia)?
45. How do you feel about donating organs after death?

X. Historical Perspectives on Death
46. How did ancient civilizations view death?
47. What are some historical death rituals that are no longer practiced?
48. Has the concept of a “good death” changed over time?
49. What historical events have changed our understanding of death?
50. How were the dead honored in the past?

XI. Personal Reflections on Death
51. Have you ever thought about your own mortality?
52. What do you want to be remembered for after you die?
53. How does the thought of death influence your daily life?
54. Would you want to know when you’re going to die if you could?
55. How does the idea of death make you appreciate life?

XII. Science and Death
56. What scientific advances have been made in understanding death?
57. How does forensic science help us after death?
58. Can science find a way to prevent death?
59. What happens to our bodies when we die?
60. How does medical research use the knowledge gained from studying death?