Brendan Gleeson: Hospices a beacon of goodness amid negativity in the world

The speaker reflects on the loss of their parents and the positive impact of the Hospice movement, particularly at Saint Francis. They discuss cultural differences in handling death, emphasizing the Irish approach of facing it directly. The speaker highlights the importance of acknowledging death to fully appreciate life and describes how Hospice provided a dignified end for their parents, instilling faith in humanity's ability to handle life's cycles with sensitivity and professionalism.

What reflections does the speaker have on the finality of death and the value of life?

In what ways does the speaker find beauty in the process of dying?