Everyone deserves ‘a good death’ and this is more likely to be achieved by discussing it early on. Every individual will have a different idea about what would constitute ‘a good death’ for them. This may involve: ☛ Being treated as an individual, with dignity and respect. ☛ Being without pain and other symptoms. ☛ Being in familiar surroundings. ☛ Being in the company of close family and/or friends. https://web.archive.org/web/20200811123428/https://rcni.com/sites/rcn_nspace/files/aop_ns.2016.e10099.pdf