Virtual - How to Achieve a Good Death

There is a profound art to dying well, and it’s something we can learn together. Although death is a universal experience, we can approach the end of life with dignity and peace, alleviating the fears and anxieties that often accompany these discussions. Chris will guide participants through important concepts and practices that contribute to a gentle and serene passing.

In this session, we will explore a variety of essential topics, including:

• The connection between living well and dying well
• The concept of death cleaning
• The importance of advance directives
• Insights into dementia riders
• Crafting ethical wills
• Understanding hospice care
• The role of end-of-life doulas
• Exploring end-of-life options
• Choices for body disposition
• Thoughtful funeral planning

This webinar is part of Memorial Public Library's ongoing series, "You've Been Dying to Know About...," which aims to create open and meaningful conversations around the nuanced topics of death and dying. We look forward to sharing this valuable information with you. 

More About Chris Palmer

Chris, a trained hospice volunteer, frequently gives pro bono presentations and workshops to community groups on aging, death, and dying issues. He founded and leads an aging, death, and dying group for the Bethesda Metro Area Village and serves on the board of several nonprofits focused on end-of-life issues. Bloomsbury published his latest book, Achieving a Good Death: A Practical Guide to the End of Life, in October 2024. Before becoming involved in end-of-life issues, he spent forty years as a wildlife and conservation filmmaker. To learn more about Chris, visit www.ChrisPalmerOnline.com.