As far as our friend death is concerned, I have been encircled by it for so many times in my life, losing everybody, direct family, friends and associates, that it simply does not bother me anymore.
I think that part of the issue in the developed countries is that death seems rare.
I will come and look at the red sea flower :)
Oh yeah, I have had experiences of shocked people around a grave when the realization of death hits them.
Amazing that people refuse to entertain any thoughts about death.
You know that you are welcome and I will roll the "red" carpet out for you! (There's that color again)!