In a world focused on youth, performance, and longevity, conversations about death are often avoided. Yet the way we deal with dying reveals much about how we live. What does it mean to die well—and how can societies create conditions that honor this final stage of life?

This survey delves into ethical debates around assisted dying, the role of care and compassion, the impact of cultural narratives, and the societal responsibility to treat aging and death not as failures, but as deeply human experiences. It invites reflection on what a dignified end of life could—and should—look like.