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Mexico on Death and Dying

Mexico on Death and Dying. GERN 474 – Global Aging and Diversity Maria Claver & Casey Goeller Alma Madrid, Lisa Medrano, Kim- Anh Pham, Michelle Prado, Lorrie Russell. Death and Dying in Mexico. Total population: 76.06 years Life expectancy – Males: 73.25; Females: 79.

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Mexico on Death and Dying

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  1. Mexico on Death and Dying GERN 474 – Global Aging and Diversity Maria Claver & Casey Goeller Alma Madrid, Lisa Medrano, Kim-Anh Pham, Michelle Prado, Lorrie Russell

  2. Death and Dying in Mexico • Total population: 76.06 years • Life expectancy – Males: 73.25; Females: 79

  3. Death and Dying in Mexico • Two fold event • Person passing • Dia De Los Muertos

  4. Euthanasia in Mexico • Practices passive euthanasia instead of active. • Allows for terminally ill patients to refuse medication or medical support.

  5. Mexico Funeral Rituals • Largely follow Catholic funeral rituals • 89% of population is Catholic after Spanish Rule

  6. Rituals Consist of . . . • The Vigil – considered the wake. • Funeral Mass – the Eucharist is celebrated. • The Rite of Committal – follows the Funeral Mass usually at the cemetery. • Burial - is usually preferred but the Church does not object to cremation.

  7. Dia De Los Muertos – Day of the DeadThe Road to Mictlan http://current.com/items/89014824_dia-de-los-muertos-day-of-the-dead-the-road-to-mictlan.htm

  8. In the Clip . . . • Shows very detailed descriptions regarding Day of the Dead. • November 1st is All Saints Day – Children return • November 2nd is All Souls Day – Adults return

  9. In the Clip . . . • Very important to recognize that it is a celebration of the dead and not death. • Not a time for sorrow or tears … rather for celebrating, remembering & paying respect to those who have passed away. • Is celebrated in New Zealand, Philippines, Brazil, Mexico & United States.

  10. Notice . . . • Alters set up in home or at Cemetery. • Bright orange flowers, incense, bread to nourish, tequila, candles, angels, crosses, skeleton figures or sugar skeletons, and pictures of the dead are used

  11. Notice . . . • Celebration includes: music, food, dancing, • Mariachi and Aztec dancers perform with face painted as skulls.

  12. In Conclusion… • Talking about death is still taboo • As Gerontologists we should embrace all cultures and their beliefs

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