Committee from D.C.'s Institute of Medicine offers a caring guide for facing death. Discusses the healthcare system, legal issues, and care tips.

Oregon-based research allows a forum for discussion and contributions about personal experiences with death and dying. With memorials and books.

Michael Holmes, R.N. explains some of what caregivers can expect when dealing with a terminally ill person.

Study of death uses surveys and research to explore the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of death, dying, and grief.

Feature of the National Public Radio explores the issue of death in America. Check out its transcripts, resources, readings, and forum.

Guidebook and program teaches people and health professionals about facing peaceful death. Author, Dan Tobin, offers his viewpoints.

Analytical project researches the experience of dying and aims to find ways to improve care. Has research findings and an event calendar.

Publication maps out the processes of death. With historical models of dignified deaths, directory of cemeteries, and ways to comfort the dying.

PBS series hosted by Bill Moyers discusses dealing with terminal illness. Find advice for the dying and their families as well as video clips.

PDIA is an organization that addresses the changing culture of death and dying in the US. With funding initiatives and educational publications.

Wired seniors can tap into the wealth of resource about the last stages of life. With links to info about aging, hospices, death, and dying.

Discusses mortality, including cross-cultural examinations, statistics and research on grief. Check out the "Death Clock."