What resources are available for understanding the end-of-life process?

There's a vast range of information and practical tools for every step of the end-of-life journey. These resources can help you identify your core values, make crucial decisions, and outline how you wish to spend your final moments. This list is a starting point and not exhaustive.

Are there legal aspects I should be aware of?

Yes, end-of-life regulations and laws vary by state. For instance, the option to utilize Medical Aid in Dying or the specifics for home funerals can differ based on your location. It's essential to be aware of your state's regulations and laws.

End-of-life Doula Organizations:

• International End-of-Life Doula Organization (INELDA)

• National End-of-Life Doula Alliance (NEDA)

• Doulagivers Institute

Health Care Directives:

• Advance Directives by State

• Compassion and Choices

• NIH Advanced Care Planning

• The Conversation Project

• Get Your Shit Together

• Honoring Choices Massachusetts

• Five Wishes

• Vermont Ethics Network

• Advanced Health Care Directive

• Dementia Directive

Life Review:

• Life Review Questions Article

• Life Review Questions Guidelines

Palliative and Hospice Care:

• Palliative Care vs. Hospice

• Understanding palliative and hospice care

• Spotting the differences

Voluntarily Stopping Eating and Drinking (VSED) & Medical Aid in Dying (MAID):

• Voluntarily Stopping Eating and Drinking

• VSED Report

• VSED: Important Questions and Answers

• American Clinicians Academy on Medical Aid in Dying

• Medical Aid in Dying

• Death with Dignity

Home Funerals and Green Burials:

• The National Home Funeral Alliance

• Funeral Consumers Alliance

• Green Burial Massachusetts

• Aquamation