ABSTRACT
Death involves loss. With one’s own death comes the loss of one’s self, and with the death of a loved one comes the loss of other. The loss of self or other is one of the most significant trials that a human faces, and often requires one to draw upon spiritual resources in the effort to make sense of the experience. Loss of self or other is a major transition that leads many toward contemplation of life’s big questions: What
was the life worth? Did it have meaning for oneself or others? Was it a good and satisfying life? Was the self or person valued or valuable?
