Knowing that you, or a loved one, is close to dying can be very difficult for everyone involved. People often ask us questions about how someone will die. Especially relatives and friends. They often worry that they won't be able to cope, or know what to do when the person they are caring for dies. We have written this information from the carer’s perspective.Knowing that you, or a loved one, is close to dying can be very difficult for everyone involved. People often ask us questions about how someone will die. Especially relatives and friends. They often worry that they won't be able to cope, or know what to do when the person they are caring for dies. We have written this information from the carer’s perspective.