The Varieties of Cultural, Ethnic and Religious Experience at the End-of-Life Workshop

by Celeste Keanaaina
(Hospice of Hilo, 1011 Waianuenue Ave. Hilo, HI 96720)

This new community-based education series, sponsored by Hospice of Hilo, will explore the varieties of cultural and religious practice surrounding death and dying that make up Hawaii's rich multi-ethnic environment. Each workshop is dedicated to a particular ethnic or religious community’s perspectives on the end-of-life and its care.

• Why do people die?
• What is the relationship between the living and the dead?
• What is an appropriate way to die?
• How should we relate to the dying?

By addressing the same basic set of questions in each workshop, we seek not only to educate ourselves to the often unspoken needs of particular communities, but also find ways to better serve individuals and families across the boundaries of race and religion. Workshop topic will cover Japanese Perspectives on July 17th from 8:30-11:30 a.m. in the Hospice of Hilo Community Center. $25 workshop registration, scholarship available. Space is limited, early registration is encouraged, 969-1733.


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