death

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What dreams may come

2002
After Chris Nielsen dies in an accident, he tries to remain close to his mortal wife, Annie. But when his wife takes her own life, she is banished to an eternal damnation. Chris vows to find her so they can share eternity together.

Meet Joe Black

1999
Death comes to earth in the body of a young man recently killed in an accident, with plans to claim the life of wealthy media tycoon William Parrish, but gets side-tracked by fallling in love with Parrish's beautiful daughter.

Tears of a tiger

2003
The death of high school basketball star Rob Washington in an automobile accident affects the lives of his close friend Andy, who was driving the car, and many others in the school.

"I don't know what to say-- "

how to help and support someone who is dying
1992

A time to die

2004
Sixteen-year-old Kara Fischer battles cystic fibrosis as she learns to live one day at a time from her friend, Vince, who also has cystic fibrosis; develops feelings for Eric; and receives a wish that she may not live to see granted from an anonymous benefactor.

Talking about death

a dialogue between parent and child
1976
A read-along picture book explaining death to young children with an extensive guide for parents. Includes lists of pertinent organizations, books, tapes, and films.

When good-bye is forever

2004
Presents a children's story about dealing with the sadness that comes when someone close dies.

City of light

2005
"Located on the banks of India's River Ganges, Varanasi is considered the holiest place on earth by Hindus. The city has been a center of enlightenment and civilization for more than 2,000 years, and the spiritual and cultural aspects of the Hindu faith continue to define this sacred city. Rituals and beliefs surrounding death by cremation and the end of the cycle of reincarnation are explored"--Container.

The fourth grade wizards

2008
After her mother dies, Marianne becomes a daydreamer and begins to fall behind in her schoolwork.

The dead bird

1985
When they find a dead bird, a group of children bury it in the woods, sing a song to it, and put flowers on the grave.

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