As an expert in the field of psychology and end-of-life studies, I can provide you with an understanding of the stages of death as proposed by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross. Her model is widely recognized and has been influential in the way people conceptualize the emotional process of dealing with death. read more >>

In summary, Kubler-Ross and colleagues developed a five stage model of death and dying. These stages have different emotional responses that people go through in response to the knowledge of death. They are commonly referred to by an acronym of DABDA and are denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance.read more >>