Opening to death -- Getting born -- "Be also ready" -- The thirsty mind -- Models -- Heaven/hell -- Finishing business -- Grief -- Dying children -- Working with pain -- Approaching death -- Working with the dying -- A letter from a friend -- Who dies? -- Letting go of control -- Healing/dying: the great balancing act -- Suicide -- Funerals -- Ramana Maharshi -- Stages of dying -- Conscious dyi…