Making end of life, part of life

Ending well
is a human issue

End Well is a nonprofit on a mission to transform how the world thinks about, talks about, and plans for the end of life.

Ending well
is a human issue

“Improving the end of life experience isn’t just a medical issue — it’s a cultural issue.” Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider, Founder of End Well

End Well is a nonprofit on a mission to transform how the world thinks about, talks about, and plans for the end of life.

Ending well is a human issue

End Well is a nonprofit on a mission to transform how we think about, talk about, and plan for the end of life.

Our resources cover everything from guidance on navigating the dying process, support for grief and mental health, talking to aging parents about death, supporting a grieving child, starting end-of-life planning, or providing care to a dying loved one. We explore topics such as the differences between palliative care and hospice, the role of spirituality in end-of-life care, how confronting mortality can enhance your current life, the vital work of death doulas, and much more.

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“Improving the end of life experience isn’t just a medical issue — it’s a cultural issue.”

Make end of life, part of life

In a 2019 study, 55% of families felt their loved one had a “bad death.” By igniting a movement to spark conversations and ask the right questions, we create opportunities for the things people most want – including spending time with those they love, dignity, and the autonomy to make their own decisions.

By donating today, you support the critical work we do to change the culture around the end of life.

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