Conversation Questions About Death to Get You Thinking

Death is a subject that is often avoided in conversation, but it is an inevitable part of life that touches us all.

In this post, we will explore a variety of conversation questions about death to get you thinking about your own beliefs and experiences.

Whether you are a student studying philosophy, a teacher, or simply someone who is curious about the topic, these questions will provide a starting point for meaningful discussions about death and its impact on our lives. So, let’s dive in and explore some conversation questions about death.



Questions about Death

These are sets with questions about death

  • What is your understanding of death and what happens after we die?
  • What do you believe happens to us after we die?
  • Do you think that everything ends as soon as we die?
  • Do you believe that we go to heaven or hell after we die?
  • How do you think society should handle death and grief?
  • How do you think we can best prepare for our own death?
  • How do you think death affects those left behind?
  • Are your life-after-death beliefs linked to a particular religion?
  • How do different cultures and religions approach death and funerals?
  • How do you think our understanding of death has changed over time?
  • What role do you think death plays in the meaning and purpose of life?
  • How do you think technology is changing our relationship with death?
  • What do you think is the biggest fear people have about death?
  • How do you think death can bring people together or tear them apart?
  • What do you think is the biggest misconception about death?
  • How do you think our society’s attitude toward death affects the way we live our lives?
  • What do you think is the most important thing to remember when someone dies?
  • How do you think death is portrayed in the media and how does that affect our perceptions of it?
  • How do you think our society’s attitude toward death affects the way we grieve?
  • How do you think the concept of death differs for children and adults?
  • What do you think is the biggest difference between the way death is perceived in the east and west?
  • What do you think is the biggest challenge in dealing with death and grief?
  • How do you think our society’s attitude towards death and the afterlife affect the way we handle our mortality?

Quotes about Death

These are some quotes about Death taken from movies and books.

Read them and discuss them with your friends or classmates

“Our dead are never dead to us until we have forgotten them.”

George Eliot, “Adam Bede”

“Death is so terribly final, while life is full of possibilities.”

George R.R. Martin, “A Game of Thrones”

More ESL Conversation Questions

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Manuel Campos, English Professor

Manuel Campos

I am Jose Manuel, English professor and creator of EnglishPost.org, a blog whose mission is to share lessons for those who want to learn and improve their English