The When You Die Project
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If it has to do with death, we’re hosting the conversation you've been avoiding. We also make documentaries and podcasts!
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Documentaries About Death - When You Die
The When You Die Trilogy Because one just wasn’t enough! Chapter 1 In the Realm of Death & Dreaming: Does consciousness continue after death? Director Johanna Lunn guides viewers on a personal journey...
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We are the When You Die Project and we think it is important to think about, and plan for your end of life. Cause, let's face it, none of us are getting out alive! We hope you'll join the conversation
Check out our documentaries
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Check out our documentaries
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At some point in our lives we may become caregivers to someone we love. In this conversation with Jennifer A. O'Brien, we discuss how to balance providing a dignified death for our loved ones with a smooth transition from caregiver to griever.
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January 5, 2026 at 1:56 PM
At some point in our lives we may become caregivers to someone we love. In this conversation with Jennifer A. O'Brien, we discuss how to balance providing a dignified death for our loved ones with a smooth transition from caregiver to griever.
whenyoudie.org/wyd-podcast-...
whenyoudie.org/wyd-podcast-...
Some people want to know and others don't.
What would your answer be?
What would your answer be?
January 3, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Some people want to know and others don't.
What would your answer be?
What would your answer be?
How many Mondays do you have left?
This is the approach Jodi Wellman takes in her book, which we're featuring on our bookshelf for January. Written with humour and insight, this book is meant to inspire readers to take action on the life they want to be living.
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This is the approach Jodi Wellman takes in her book, which we're featuring on our bookshelf for January. Written with humour and insight, this book is meant to inspire readers to take action on the life they want to be living.
whenyoudie.org/you-only-die...
January 2, 2026 at 12:43 PM
How many Mondays do you have left?
This is the approach Jodi Wellman takes in her book, which we're featuring on our bookshelf for January. Written with humour and insight, this book is meant to inspire readers to take action on the life they want to be living.
whenyoudie.org/you-only-die...
This is the approach Jodi Wellman takes in her book, which we're featuring on our bookshelf for January. Written with humour and insight, this book is meant to inspire readers to take action on the life they want to be living.
whenyoudie.org/you-only-die...
No one defies death for long.
So make the memories, and live like the clock will run out- because it will.
So make the memories, and live like the clock will run out- because it will.
December 31, 2025 at 1:06 PM
No one defies death for long.
So make the memories, and live like the clock will run out- because it will.
So make the memories, and live like the clock will run out- because it will.
Do you have questions about what happens as we die? We did! So we turned to the experts, those with their "boots on the ground" and we made films based on what they had to say.
Check out our trilogy
whenyoudie.org/the-films/
Check out our trilogy
whenyoudie.org/the-films/
December 30, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Do you have questions about what happens as we die? We did! So we turned to the experts, those with their "boots on the ground" and we made films based on what they had to say.
Check out our trilogy
whenyoudie.org/the-films/
Check out our trilogy
whenyoudie.org/the-films/
In many cases, the focus on a new year is for self improvement. But for those grieving, it is about simply surviving. This is a time to rest and gather your strength. There will be other years for celebration, but if that's not what you're feeling, it's okay.
December 30, 2025 at 12:24 PM
In many cases, the focus on a new year is for self improvement. But for those grieving, it is about simply surviving. This is a time to rest and gather your strength. There will be other years for celebration, but if that's not what you're feeling, it's okay.
As the world steps into a new year, some of us carry the quiet ache of knowing our loved ones will never cross that threshold with us.
December 29, 2025 at 3:42 PM
As the world steps into a new year, some of us carry the quiet ache of knowing our loved ones will never cross that threshold with us.
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Why are winter burials different in colder locations, such as areas in Canada and the Northern United States? Learn all about the history of dead houses here!
Dead Houses: Burying the Dead in Frozen Ground
Have you ever wondered how it is possible to dig a 6ft grave when the ground is frozen solid? In the dead of winter, what do we do with our dead?
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December 29, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Why are winter burials different in colder locations, such as areas in Canada and the Northern United States? Learn all about the history of dead houses here!
If you know someone who is grieving, wishing them a Happy New Year might not seem like the best choice of words. Of course you want them to be happy but there are other ways to acknowledge their grief and wish them well.
December 28, 2025 at 12:13 PM
If you know someone who is grieving, wishing them a Happy New Year might not seem like the best choice of words. Of course you want them to be happy but there are other ways to acknowledge their grief and wish them well.
New Year’s resolutions don’t have to be unrealistic goals. Sometimes they’re about remembering what’s true: this life is finite. Resolve to contemplate mortality; be "here", be present.
December 27, 2025 at 11:41 AM
New Year’s resolutions don’t have to be unrealistic goals. Sometimes they’re about remembering what’s true: this life is finite. Resolve to contemplate mortality; be "here", be present.
As death approaches, the body's systems naturally slow and shut down. We talk about the end stages of life, and what they look like, in our film trilogy.
whenyoudie.org/the-films/
whenyoudie.org/the-films/
December 22, 2025 at 12:22 PM
As death approaches, the body's systems naturally slow and shut down. We talk about the end stages of life, and what they look like, in our film trilogy.
whenyoudie.org/the-films/
whenyoudie.org/the-films/
Taking the time to share your wishes with loved ones can make a difficult time just a little bit easier for them. It helps prevent misunderstandings and lets them focus on healing, without the added stress of guessing what you'd want.
December 21, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Taking the time to share your wishes with loved ones can make a difficult time just a little bit easier for them. It helps prevent misunderstandings and lets them focus on healing, without the added stress of guessing what you'd want.
One of the lines in " It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year", is "there'll be scary ghost stories". That doesn't seem very merry & bright, but it reminded the living how thin the line truly was. In the quiet of winter, we contemplated mortality, loss, and the fragile glow of life itself.
December 19, 2025 at 12:37 PM
One of the lines in " It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year", is "there'll be scary ghost stories". That doesn't seem very merry & bright, but it reminded the living how thin the line truly was. In the quiet of winter, we contemplated mortality, loss, and the fragile glow of life itself.
A message from When You Die co-founder, Johanna Lunn
December 18, 2025 at 12:51 PM
A message from When You Die co-founder, Johanna Lunn
May these small flames remind us that even in darkness, light doesn’t disappear—it flickers, it softens, it stays. Sending comfort to everyone navigating loss this Hanukkah.
December 18, 2025 at 12:46 PM
May these small flames remind us that even in darkness, light doesn’t disappear—it flickers, it softens, it stays. Sending comfort to everyone navigating loss this Hanukkah.
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There is no timeline for grief.
Everyone grieves differently. There are lots of triggers on social media, that’s why we’ve created a ‘safe space’ playlist to help you navigate feelings around loss.
Everyone grieves differently. There are lots of triggers on social media, that’s why we’ve created a ‘safe space’ playlist to help you navigate feelings around loss.
December 16, 2025 at 4:49 PM
There is no timeline for grief.
Everyone grieves differently. There are lots of triggers on social media, that’s why we’ve created a ‘safe space’ playlist to help you navigate feelings around loss.
Everyone grieves differently. There are lots of triggers on social media, that’s why we’ve created a ‘safe space’ playlist to help you navigate feelings around loss.
To the ones celebrating with a missing piece:
You’re allowed to feel it all.
You’re allowed to feel it all.
December 16, 2025 at 1:24 PM
To the ones celebrating with a missing piece:
You’re allowed to feel it all.
You’re allowed to feel it all.
Holiday gatherings can be a surprisingly good time to talk about end-of-life wishes — what you want(or don't). It doesn’t have to be sad or heavy; it can be light, funny, or meaningful. Sometimes all it takes is one simple question to get the conversation started.
December 14, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Holiday gatherings can be a surprisingly good time to talk about end-of-life wishes — what you want(or don't). It doesn’t have to be sad or heavy; it can be light, funny, or meaningful. Sometimes all it takes is one simple question to get the conversation started.
Grieving during the Holidays is tough. But you have the power to decide what to do, who to be with, and what to skip.
December 13, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Grieving during the Holidays is tough. But you have the power to decide what to do, who to be with, and what to skip.
Whether you are grieving or know someone who is, the Holidays can be hard. We have some articles and resources on our website that you may find helpful, to get through this difficult time.
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December 10, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Whether you are grieving or know someone who is, the Holidays can be hard. We have some articles and resources on our website that you may find helpful, to get through this difficult time.
whenyoudie.org
whenyoudie.org
Life's precious moments are temporary and all we have is now.
December 8, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Life's precious moments are temporary and all we have is now.
Grief is a natural response to loss, and although it shows up differently for everyone, it can take many forms. Here are some of the most common types.
December 7, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Grief is a natural response to loss, and although it shows up differently for everyone, it can take many forms. Here are some of the most common types.
Grief is meant to be shared.
December 4, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Grief is meant to be shared.
While everyone will experience death, not everyone takes the opportunity to truly live a full and meaningful life. A good place to start is contemplating your mortality.
December 3, 2025 at 12:23 PM
While everyone will experience death, not everyone takes the opportunity to truly live a full and meaningful life. A good place to start is contemplating your mortality.