The Good Death Society Blog

Mar 30

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Unique — but why?

By Chris Haws | Anticipatory Grief, Bereavement, Complicated Grief, Death Anxiety, Dying, Grief, Grieving Process, Preparatory Grief | No Comments

“Many authors have described bereavement as a transition, a transformation, an evolution. It may not seem so when emotions are most raw.” — Chris Haws

Mar 23

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There at the End: Voices from Final Exit Network

By Patrick Hoctel | Choice, Communication, Completed Life, Death Wellness, Death With Dignity, End-of-life care, End-of-Life Planning, Final Exit Network, Good Death, Gratitude, Healthcare Power of Attorney, Healthcare Representatives, Hemlock Society of San Diego, Hospice, Medical Aid in Dying, Pain management, Palliative Care, Rational Death, Right-to-Die Laws, Suffering and Death, The Right to Die, VSED | 2 Comments

“There at the End: Voices from Final Exit Network: A Celebration of 20 Years” shares powerful testimonies from individuals connected to Final Exit Network (FEN), showcasing the organization’s dedication to supporting mentally competent adults suffering from terminal conditions in their right to choose death.

Mar 16

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Death Cleaning: A Thoughtful Gift to Those We Leave Behind

By Chris Palmer | Death Cleaning, Death Wellness, End-of-Life Planning, Gratitude, Mental health, Survivorship | 2 Comments

What is the concept of “death cleaning”, and why is it considered a gift to our survivors?

Mar 09

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Where There’s a (Living) Will, There’s a Way

By Janis Landis | Advance Directives, Communication, End-of-Life Planning, Final Exit Network, Healthcare Power of Attorney, Healthcare Proxy, Healthcare Representatives, Living Will, Surrogate | 4 Comments

What happens if you decide to update your Advance Directive or your surrogate? Will you remember to send it to your doctors, lawyer, surrogate, etc.? How will individuals be sure they have the latest copy?

Mar 02

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Prepare for your care to ensure your end-of-life treatment wishes

By Althea Halchuck | Advance Directives, End-of-Life Planning, Healthcare Power of Attorney, Healthcare Proxy, Healthcare Representatives, Proxy, Surrogate, The Five Wishes | 3 Comments

“End-of-Life decisions should not be made at the end of life” – Un-credited

Feb 23

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Reversing death: the weird history of resuscitation

By Caitjan Gainty | CPR, Resuscitation | One Comment

A historical look at various resuscitative methods to keep the apparently dead from joining the actually dead.

Feb 16

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Is end of life its own stage of life?

By Lola Butcher | Advance Directives, Communication, Death Wellness, End-of-Life Planning, Healthcare Power of Attorney, Healthcare Proxy, Healthcare Representatives, Living Will, Surrogate | 4 Comments

The concept of the end of life is a period that has evolved over time, with a longer duration due to advancements in health care. The end of life stage is likened to other life course stages, with specific tasks and preparations needed for a smooth transition.

Feb 09

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The Letter

By Chris Haws | Anticipatory Grief, Assisted Dying, Death With Dignity, Euthanasia, Medical Aid in Dying, PAD, Preparatory Grief | 5 Comments

“This is perfect.” — Laura

Feb 02

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Why FEN?

By Janis Landis | Advance Directives, Choice, Death literacy, End-of-life care, End-of-Life Planning, Final Exit Network, Healthcare Power of Attorney, Healthcare Proxy, Healthcare Representatives | 2 Comments

Final Exit Network, a nonprofit, offers end-of-life resources including articles on Exit Guide Services, Advance Directives, personal stories, and Healthcare Representatives, emphasizing the significance of choosing a suitable healthcare representative aligned with one’s wishes for medical decision-making. Membership offers access to forums and events.

Jan 26

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Derek Humphry

By Blog Editor | Derek Humphry, Final Exit, Final Exit Network, Hemlock Society of San Diego, The Right to Die | 2 Comments

This week we wanted to simply honor Derek Humphry, co-founder of Final Exit Network. There is no better way to do that than share a tribute written by Faye Girsh, close friend of Derek’s and also a co-founder of Final Exit Network.