Regrets of the Dying
In palliative care, Bronnie Ware saw immense personal growth as patients neared death. Their common regrets revealed deep insights about life, authenticity, and what truly matters. (Continue reading ...)
The Soul of the Exit Guide Program
"At a time when a person with serious, debilitating illness and their loved ones are often ostracized, lonely, and feeling helpless, this kind of outreach felt – ironically – like a lifeline." -- Beverly Thorn (Continue reading ...)
Dying Well
What if we viewed death not as a fear, but as a part of life, finding freedom in accepting our limits and living fully? (Continue reading ...)
Final Exit Network Welcomes Michelle Witte as New Executive Director
A significant new chapter is unfolding at Final Exit Network (FEN) as the organization proudly announces the appointment of Michelle Witte as its new Executive Director. Bringing a powerful and unique blend of personal lived experience, invaluable nonprofit leadership, and tireless advocacy, Witte is exceptionally positioned to guide FEN and its critical mission forward with renewed vision and empathy. (Continue reading ...)
Logging Off Life, But Living On: How AI is Redefining Death, Memory, and Immortality
Imagine attending a funeral where the person who has died speaks directly to you, answering your questions and sharing memories. This happened at the funeral of Marina Smith, a Holocaust educator who died in 2022. (Continue reading ...)
The Philosophical, Legal, and Ethical Basis for Aid in Dying
A society's evolving cultures and codes—moral, ethical, and legal—reflect its changing needs and experiences, particularly in how it approaches death, dying, and the decision to assist in the dying process. (Continue reading ...)
Dying is a Sacred Act
"Some part of us, deep in our hearts, has known this truth. If not, we would not long for a return to it." -- Frank Ostaseski (Continue reading ...)
Ethical Wills: A Timeless Gift of Love and Wisdom
Human beings experience two deaths: The first occurs when life leaves our bodies, and the second happens when our names are no longer spoken, and we fade from memory. (Continue reading ...)
Loss of a Spouse
My husband died suddenly. It was, quite literally, an accident. There was no warning, no pre-planning, no build-up. He left for work one morning, and then didn’t come home. (Continue reading ...)
Eight Lessons on Aging and Death from the Doctor Who Explained ‘How We Die’
Here's a list of eight ways you can increase your chances of dying with dignity. (Continue reading ...)