This document discusses Hawaiian cultural dimensions of death, dying, and bereavement. It notes key demographic data and historical practices surrounding death in Hawaii. Some cultural elements that still exist today include communicating with deceased loved ones, visions of the deceased, and strength/support from the 'ohana or family network. The document also outlines risks of complicated grieving processes without support and lists both informal family/friend support systems and formal resources like hospices and bereavement groups. It emphasizes the importance of social workers providing culturally competent grief counseling and support that is effective at the individual level.

1. Hawaiian Cultural Dimensions of Death, Dying and Bereavement by Panagiotis (Notis) Pentaris

2. Population of Hawai`i based on Race and Ethnicity

4. 900 deaths of cancer in 2007

5. DHHS  in 2007:

6. 766 men/ 100,000 population

8. Manewanewa

9. Burial

11. Reconnection

12. Loss of mana

13. Communication with the deceased

14. Visions

16. Anger

17. Bargaining

18. Depression

20. Ho’okipa

21. The `Ohana

22. Hula and Arts

23. Hula Kahiko

24. Family – organized luau

25. Funeral customs

28. Depression

30. Family (`Ohana)

31. Friends

32. Church

33. Formal

34. Hospices (O`ahu, Moloka`i, Kaua`i, Hawai`i)

35. Bereavement Network Meeting

36. Hospitals

38. Support system