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August 11, 2024August 9, 2024

Is the “good death” a good idea? (part 1)

In Part 1 of this post, Michele Bograd explores the concept of the "good death," highlighting the influence of personal beliefs, social privilege, and structural inequalities in shaping end-of-life experiences as an end-of-life doula. (Continue reading ...)

August 4, 2024August 2, 2024

There at the End: An anthology celebrating FEN’s 20th anniversary

"Look at this book and let's talk," I imagine people saying. Or, "Read the story on page (X) and know that's what I envision for myself." (Continue reading ...)

April 14, 2024April 11, 2024

“Bad Death” Hurts More For Loved Ones Left Behind

Research points to rise in deep grief as more families are left wondering what more could have been done. (Continue reading ...)

April 7, 2024April 5, 2024

Take Initiative To Create Your Own Personalized Death Care Plan

"Once you come up with a few items that bring comfort and involve the senses, it becomes easier to construct an individualized plan to share with those who are near and dear to our hearts." (Continue reading ...)

March 31, 2024March 28, 2024

Good Death? Let’s Get Real

“If we are trying to design a ‘good death’ we could well cause ourselves more suffering.” -- Roshi Joan Halifax (Continue reading ...)

March 24, 2024March 22, 2024

What’s Positive About Death?

"To be 'death positive' doesn’t mean that you are happy about dying." (Continue reading ...)

March 17, 2024March 15, 2024

A GOOD DEATH Really Starts With A GOOD LIFE

"What do you consider critical for your own GOOD DEATH CHECKLIST? What about those in your community of support? What would they want you to add (if you dare)?" (Continue reading ...)

March 10, 2024March 8, 2024

Laura’s Choice

“So you think you’re free. You are part of a democratic society, so you have the freedom of choice in how you live – and die. Well, you don’t." (Continue reading ...)

December 24, 2023December 21, 2023

Thoughts On A “Good Death”

"I have the privilege to learn and hear interesting perspectives, along with all the questions and comments that our community members have, on the topics of death and dying. Here are a few insights I have gleaned from these discussions." (Continue reading ...)

December 17, 2023December 14, 2023

How Not To Die In The E.R.

"There should be a JLMA form: Just Leave Me Alone, for those of us who concede that we’re actually going to die some day and work to keep our end-times as inexpensive and comfortable as possible." (Continue reading ...)

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