FEN’s Surrogate Consultant — The First 100 Days
Say hello to Althea Halchuck, FEN's new surrogate consultant. (Continue reading ...)
Why You Should Plan Your Own Funeral
Does "getting your affairs in order" include planning your own funeral? Here's why it should. (Continue reading ...)
6 Mistakes to Avoid When Doing Your End-of-Life Planning
Advice from hospice physician Karen Wyatt to make sure your exit is on your terms. (Continue reading ...)
Dave Warnock, Part 1
Dave Warnock is a former fundamentalist evangelical Christian minister who rejected his faith and was later diagnosed with ALS. Here's the first of a two-part conversation. (Continue reading ...)
10 Ways to Help Ensure a Peaceful Death
Only 10% of us will die in our sleep. For the rest, here is a list that can help facilitate a peaceful and painless exit. (Continue reading ...)
“Completed Life” — A response to Derek Humphry
As a counter-point to Derek Humphry's recent post, the director of FEN's Exit Guide program voices support for self-deliverance based on a "completed life." (Continue reading ...)
Acceptance of death and reclaiming traditional wisdom
Throughout history, death of a loved one has been a family event, not a medical one. It still is in many countries, and could be again in the US. (Continue reading ...)
Can suicide by older adults who are not terminally ill be a rational choice?
Derek Humphry, co-founder of The Hemlock Society and Final Exit Network, reflects on the trend of using "completed life" as a reason for self-deliverance among the elderly. (Continue reading ...)
Death Cafe Oakland
Bill Palmer shares some reflections and insights as founder of Death Cafe Oakland in California. (Continue reading ...)
The Hidden Gifts of Fear and Anger
Has anyone told you to not be afraid or angry when making end-of-life decisions? They were wrong. (Continue reading ...)