More of Us Will Need Assistance to Die Well
"Why couldn’t there be a service for these people where they can get MAiD-type help or have guidance on using a peaceful, lethal method?" -- Faye Girsh
Volunteering for Death — and for Life
We were united by one shared calling: helping people learn about and access their end-of-life choices.
If I Should Get Dementia, What Choices Do I Have?
Until now, there has been no form of advance directive that put these questions squarely in front of the person with early dementia. Last July, I published such a form.
Wingman: Escorting My Father to a Death with Dignity
This is the story of the journey from bulletproof dad to a man crippled by disease, the transformation of relationships, and what assisted dying looks and feels like from the inside.
Medical Aid in Dying Allows for a Focus on Living
"Six months ... inexorably culminating in a slow death by starvation ... I cannot ... deny someone a choice that I myself would want ... under the same grim circumstances." -- Dr. Joshua Pagano
Expanding Access to Medical Aid in Dying
What if the laws intended to give people more control over dying actually fail many of those who need them most?
Passing of a Pioneer and Warrior
DIGNITAS mourns the death of its founder and Secretary General Ludwig A. Minelli, who died on 29 November 2025 shortly before his 93rd birthday by voluntary assisted dying.
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.
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.
My First Inner-Circle MAiD Experience: A Canadian Story
A funeral director shares their perspective on end-of-life choices and finding peace.