The 11 qualities of a good death, according to research — Quartz

"The literature review identifies 11 core themes associated with dying well, culled from 36 studies:

• Having control over the specific dying process 
• Pain-free status 
• Engagement with religion or spirituality 
• Experiencing emotional well-being 
• Having a sense of life completion or legacy 
• Having a choice in treatment preferences 
• Experiencing dignity in the dying process 
• Having family present and saying goodbye 
• Quality of life during the dying process 
• A good relationship with health care providers 
• A miscellaneous “other” category (cultural specifics, having pets nearby, health care costs, etc.)"

The 11 qualities of a good death, according to research — Quartz