The Good Death Society Blog | A Project of Final Exit Network

April 26, 2026April 24, 2026

How Can We Die a Good Death?

End-of-life decisions are best made in the light of day, not under the harsh glare of an ICU monitor at 3:00 a.m. For only then can we bid a fond farewell and know that it truly is. (Continue reading ...)

April 19, 2026April 19, 2026

Laughing in the Face of Loss: Why Humor Belongs at the Table with Grief

if you find yourself laughing at a funeral, or chuckling through tears, don’t feel guilty. Feel grateful. (Continue reading ...)

April 12, 2026April 10, 2026

When Truth Meets Compassion: The Permission Conversation That Changes Everything

"In less than 10 minutes, the air in the room felt lighter – not because the situation changed, but because truth, spoken with tenderness, created space for autonomy, comfort, and connection." -- Cathy Yuhas (Continue reading ...)

April 5, 2026April 10, 2026

You Should Be Thinking About Death: Why Memento Mori is the Ultimate Life Hack

Befriend your eventual demise to figure out what matters most. (Continue reading ...)

March 29, 2026March 26, 2026

Airlines’ Policy is to Ignore Your Do Not Resuscitate (DNR)

"I interviewed a retired airline pilot about the issue. He confirmed that the captain and crew have ultimate authority and that CPR use is the protocol that overrides a DNR." -- Althea Halchuck (Continue reading ...)

March 22, 2026March 19, 2026

More of Us Will Need Assistance to Die Well

"Why couldn’t there be a service for these people where they can get MAiD-type help or have guidance on using a peaceful, lethal method?" -- Faye Girsh (Continue reading ...)

March 15, 2026March 11, 2026

Volunteering for Death — and for Life

We were united by one shared calling: helping people learn about and access their end-of-life choices. (Continue reading ...)

March 8, 2026March 9, 2026

Do You Know How To Prepare For Your Digital Life After Death?

Many older adults maintain extensive online presences, but they may not have the tools or knowledge to ensure their accounts are secure and accessible to people they trust. Now they can. (Continue reading ...)

March 1, 2026February 27, 2026

If I Should Get Dementia, What Choices Do I Have?

Until now, there has been no form of advance directive that put these questions squarely in front of the person with early dementia. Last July, I published such a form. (Continue reading ...)

February 22, 2026February 18, 2026

Wingman: Escorting My Father to a Death with Dignity

This is the story of the journey from bulletproof dad to a man crippled by disease, the transformation of relationships, and what assisted dying looks and feels like from the inside. (Continue reading ...)

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