We all cope with death in our own unique manner. Some of us are unfortunately more experienced with death than others. How we cope will also depend on our relationship with the person dying. It will also depend on whether or not the relationship is a personnel one or a professional one. Hospital workers come in contact with death sometimes on a daily basis. Many of us face watching our parent, spouse or even our child die. We may watch a co-worker or friend die. Gathering information ahead of time can be helpful or at least give an idea of what you may expect to see, hear and witness. You may also discover how to give a measure of comfort to the dying person. Here are just a few tidbits of information that may be useful.