Not surprisingly, the human brain does not like to consider death – especially its own – which is why many people never discuss their desires with their families. As a society, we are much less comfortable than past generations in dealing with death. The reason to discuss death in this podcast is because one of the most difficult areas of overlap between Science and Religion occurs at the end of life. Today, Death is often a highly technical event – with lots of medical test results and advice from numerous doctors and specialists. But at the same time, death holds a number of spiritual questions. It is best to figure all this out during your life, not at its end. Put your desires down in writing and then come to terms with what you have written. Though they may initially object to having the discussion, share those desires with your spouse and adult children, so they too know your wishes.