Death is a part of life. We used to understand this, and in the past, loved ones generally died at home with family around them. But in just a few generations, death has become a medical event, and we have lost the ability to make this last part of life more personal and meaningful. Today people want to regain control over health-care decisions for themselves and their loved ones. A handbook to help Canadians navigate personal and medical decisions for the best quality of life for the end of our lives. Palliative-care educator and researcher Kathy Kortes-Miller shows readers how to identify and reframe limiting beliefs about dying with humor and compassion. Far from morbid, these conversations are full of meaning and life - and the relief that comes from knowing what your loved ones want, and what you want for yourself. Dr. Kathy Kortes-Miller is an assistant professor at the School of Social Work at Lakehead University.