Putting your fears to rest long before your deathbed

Preparing for your death may seem morbid to some, but getting your affairs in order and having open conversations with your loved ones can help them to, and you, to grieve properly.

When actor Eric Dane died of the neurodegenerative disease ALS in February, at 53, he left behind a poignant message of hope, love, and resilience for his two young daughters in the Netflix series Famous Last Words. His stoic and open approach to his death has prompted many useful conversations about life’s one true certainty.

Actor Eric Dane in 2014, Picture: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP