We believe that mentally competent adults who suffer from terminal illnesses, intractable pain, or irreversible physical conditions have a right to voluntarily end their lives. Please go to finalexitnetwork.org for more information.

Here's last night's blog post! thegooddeathsocietyblog.net/…

Same idea, different systems: understanding how end-of-life care and aid in dying differ between Canada and the U.S. thegooddeathsocietyblog.net/…

No one should feel alone when facing end-of-life questions. That's why FEN  offers a wide range of educational resources for individuals, groups, and health and care professionals about navigating end-of-life choice.

We’re grateful for every supporter who has donated to Final Exit Network. Your kindness fuels education, compassion, and respect. Want to join them? Visit FinalExitNetwork.org to give or learn more.

New research sheds light on public awareness of death with dignity. thegooddeathsocietyblog.net/…

What do we hold onto, and what can we release? A gentle meditation on living intentionally, planning thoughtfully, and meeting life's uncertainties. thegooddeathsocietyblog.net/…

They were not doing anything wrong. They were dying; they knew it, and they wanted some say in how it happened. For that, they had to behave as though they were doing something shameful. thegooddeathsocietyblog.net/…

I do not want to be in a hotel room thousands of miles away. I want to be at my home in Des Moines. thegooddeathsocietyblog.net/…

Could a Christian facing an incurable and ultimately fatal dementia diagnosis ... morally choose to hasten death rather than live through the most devastating stages of the disease? thegooddeathsocietyblog.net/…

FEN’s Annual Report is here! Discover how FEN educated thousands, expanded resources, strengthened our programs, and continued providing compassionate support to people seeking choice in dying. Read it today. (link to finalexitnetwork.org/fen-mag…

A 2026 data guide to how hospice care actually works in the U.S. — who uses it, when, where, and how the industry has changed. thegooddeathsocietyblog.net/…

I knew I had a lot to learn when I stepped into this role. Here's what surprised me the most. thegooddeathsocietyblog.net/…

There is no single path through life's final chapter. Thankfully, FEN has compassionate, trained volunteers to answer questions and provide support.

"I'm often struck by common misunderstandings of what hospice care is and isn't. Let's address some of the myths about hospice and share the truth so everyone can benefit." -- Diane Hullet thegooddeathsocietyblog.net/…

Education Changes Everything.

John’s final wishes did not seem to matter. In hindsight, I wonder if merely stating the death had occurred, without any other details, would have been best. thegooddeathsocietyblog.net/…

"Every person who reaches out to FEN arrives with a unique story." This year's report explores how FEN continues meeting people wherever they are in their journey. To view the full report click here: finalexitnetwork.org/fen-mag…

FEN’s Annual Report is here! Discover how FEN educated thousands, expanded resources, strengthened our programs, and continued providing compassionate support to people seeking choice in dying. Read it today. (link to finalexitnetwork.org/fen-mag…