Death Anxiety – The Good Death Society Blog

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 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 ...)

November 9, 2025November 7, 2025

As A Death Doula And Professor Who Teaches About Dying, I See A Need For More Conversations About Death

When death strikes you or a loved one, we need prepared supporters. Everyone has a stake in death education. (Continue reading ...)

October 19, 2025October 16, 2025

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 ...)

September 14, 2025September 12, 2025

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 ...)

July 27, 2025July 25, 2025

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 ...)

May 4, 2025May 2, 2025

Your life, your death: sharing your final wishes with your loved ones

The allure of quietly fading away, slipping silently into the night, holds a certain appeal. To avoid the fanfare, the potential for misunderstanding, the emotional burden on loved ones, seems like a peaceful resolution. However, modern society rarely affords us that luxury. (Continue reading ...)

April 20, 2025April 21, 2025

End of life wisdom quotes

"Facing one’s own mortality is a universal human experience. I’ve been helped, encouraged and inspired by quotations from others’ reflections and insights. Here are some of my favorites." -- Gary Wederspahn (Continue reading ...)

March 30, 2025March 27, 2025

Unique — but why?

"Many authors have described bereavement as a transition, a transformation, an evolution. It may not seem so when emotions are most raw." -- Chris Haws (Continue reading ...)

October 27, 2024October 25, 2024

Keep no secrets from those at end of life

"Everyone, including and perhaps even especially Mom, are going to be concerned and frightened about what the future is bringing. Through being open, sharing, together, and supportive of one another comes the opportunity to love each other." -- Barbara Karnes, RN (Continue reading ...)

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