TAKE ACTION FOR DEATH WITH DIGNITY
Seven in 10 Americans support the right of people with a terminal illness to die on their own terms. Join the fight to ensure freedom at the end of life.
A Statement of Solidarity
June 18, 2020
At Death with Dignity National Center, we value the inherent dignity and worth of all human beings. We work every day to realize a future in which all people have the freedom to decide how they live and die. Our commitment to these values places us in solidarity with the Black community and those protesting against centuries of oppression, injustice, and lives cut short by violence. Black lives matter.
Introducing Our SouthWest Strategy
September 14, 2020
Death with Dignity has launched its SouthWest Strategy, a coordinated effort to pass aid-in-dying legislation in Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico.
The Spirit of Dirigo: Celebrating One Year of Implementation in Maine
September 18, 2020
Commemorating one year of death with dignity in Maine through interviews with people whose personal stories demonstrate the wide-reaching impact of the state's aid-in-dying law.
Guest Post: Acceptance of Death and Reclaiming Traditional Wisdom
September 15, 2020
Author Gary Wederspahn believes "The U.S. has much to learn from other cultures about how to honor the dead and accept death as a part of life."
Get Involved in Your State
Take Action ›Learn where your state stands on death with dignity and what you can do to help.
Leave a Legacy
Make a difference ›Are you asking yourself, "When I die, what will be my legacy?" Learn how your planned gift brings peace of mind to future generations.
Declare Independence at the End of Life
Add Your Name ›Like our country, death with dignity rests on the principles of autonomy and self-determination. Declare your own, personal independence to make your own decisions at the end of life.