Pre-Sale: 98.6 Mortality Movies to See Before You Die

Let’s face it... nobody gets out of this movie alive. But while we’re here, we might as well learn from the best. This entertaining and enlightening compendium by pioneering death educator Gail Rubin explores more than 98.6 films and TV shows (actually 142) that use storytelling to spark meaningful conversations about mortality, grief, legacy, and living life fully. Each entry explains what makes it a Mortality Movie, highlighting key scenes, lessons, and questions to help audiences reflect on end-of-life issues in a thoughtful and often humorous way.

With discussion guides designed for educators, clergy, hospice professionals, funeral directors, and anyone brave enough to host a movie night about death, this book turns cinematic moments into teachable moments.

Grouped by themes like Funerals and Funeral Directors, Medical Treatment and End-of-Life Issues, Afterlife Visions, Grief and Growth, Estate Planning, and more, 98.6 Mortality Movies to See Before You Die offers a unique roadmap for using pop culture to plan ahead for the final credits.

People will remember a film scene much longer than an expert's words. By combining films with death education, the book makes planning for our 100% guaranteed mortality approachable, understandable, and actionable.