Dying Well Quotes

“Even at the very end of life, healing a relationship can transform the history of a family. A relationship that is complete need not end; in this context, complete means there is nothing left unsaid or undone. When a dying person and a loved one come to feel complete between themselves, time together tends to be as full of joy and loving affection as sadness.”
― Ira Byock, Dying Well: Peace and Possibilities at the End of Life

“Caring for a dying loved one is a powerful way to express love, devotion, and reverence. Allowing a spouse or grown child to care for one becomes a final gift from the person dying. The physical acts of caring can help family members in their own grief.”
― Ira Byock, Dying Well

“People are inherently dignified, and they are only made undignified if they are placed in situations that are demeaning.”
― Ira Byock, Dying Well: Peace and Possibilities at the End of Life