The fear of death is a psychological disorder characterised by an intense fear of death and everything associated with it; or, to put it more simply, a fear of the process of dying. It is natural for people to worry about their health as they grow older, and to worry about their friends and family after their own death. The fear of death, however, is an abnormal anxiety and dread of the idea of death or the process of dying itself; it can affect a person’s life and lead to a sense of isolation, fear and depression.