Death Wellness – The Good Death Society Blog

October 4, 2026October 3, 2026

Face Uncertainty, Live Intentionally, and Plan Thoughtfully

What do we hold onto, and what can we release? A gentle meditation on living intentionally, planning thoughtfully, and meeting life's uncertainties. (Continue reading ...)

August 2, 2026July 31, 2026

Death, American Style

That there was, and is, an "art of dying" reflects the (particularly American) idea that death, like life, is something to master. (Continue reading ...)

May 10, 2026May 10, 2026

Who Wants to Live to Be a Hundred?

"It is not length of life, but depth of life." – Ralph Waldo Emerson (Continue reading ...)

May 3, 2026May 1, 2026

The Power of the Life-Review Letter

You are important. Our life together was meaningful. I am sorry. I forgive you. Thank you. I love you. Goodbye. (Continue reading ...)

April 26, 2026April 24, 2026

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 ...)

January 11, 2026January 9, 2026

A Period of Extremes

"Now that I realize that I’m on my way to the final exit, I feel that there is very much to explore here ... the world feels completely different when we realize that fact." -- Wally Klatch (Continue reading ...)

November 23, 2025November 21, 2025

Solo Aging

"Solo aging, for me, means building the structure that will give me the best chance to achieve a good death to cap off a good life." -- Anne Raftery (Continue reading ...)