Forgiveness at the End of a Life
Unresolved conflict complicates grief. Forgiveness is a personal journey, allowing you to heal by releasing pain, regardless of the other person’s actions or remorse. (Continue reading ...)
Study Into Who is Least Afraid of Death
A new study examines all robust, available data on how fearful we are of what happens once we shuffle off this mortal coil. (Continue reading ...)
Finding Meaning at the End of Life
"These are big questions that are lived rather than asked ..." -- Robert A Neimeyer, PhD (Continue reading ...)
I Know You Love Me — Now Let Me Die
"When it comes time for us to be called home, those of us in the know will pray that when we gaze down upon our last breath, we will be grateful that our own doctors and families chose to do what they should – instead of what they could." -- Dr. Louis M Profeta (Continue reading ...)
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 ...)