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.

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End Well invites you into a different kind of conversation. One where we don’t look away from illness, caregiving, grief, or the end of life—we meet them with clarity, courage, and heart. Whether you’re caring for someone you love, navigating your own diagnosis, supporting a grieving friend, or simply curious about how to live more fully right now, you’re in the right place.

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Latest videos

When Grief Collides with a Neurodivergent Brain

Sasha Hamdani, MD

What Prison Hospice Taught Me About Freedom, Dignity, and Dying

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Grief Is Not a Journey: John Onwuchekwa on Why Grief Is a Language We Learn

John Onwuchekwa

Ricki Lake and Alua Arthur Talk About Death, Life, Grief and Joy

Ricki Lake and Alua Arthur

Sebastian Junger: How Near-Death Experience Changes Life

Sebastian Junger

Stacy London On Grief, Aging, Life & Menopause

Stacy London and Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider

“We're all humans here, trying to figure this out together”

“Dying is living. It's not dying really.”

“I follow because I want to be part of the change.”

“I have had five family death experiences. Each one dramatically different. And all of those led me to want to make them a lot more peaceful for families.”

“End Well raised awareness about my work and the unique needs of the rural clients I serve.”

“Speaking at End Well was an opportunity to empower communities that feel powerless.”

“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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