What makes a good death? This is just one of the questions we asked four end-of-life doulas, who have been trained to be a calm, compassionate presence for people who are dying, and their families.

How might listening to the conversations of those who confront one of life’s taboos regularly and in such a hands-on way change how you approach your own death or that of someone you love?

For more information on end-of-life doulas, see Living Well Dying Well.