Why people die -- Death with dignity -- A place for death with dignity: the golden room -- End-of-life issues -- End-of-life costs of care -- Legal and ethical barriers -- Theoretical frameworks -- Letting go : the body's shutdown process -- Changing our consciousness around death and dying -- Spiritual perspectives -- Palliative care to hospice to the golden room -- Guide to implementing the golden room concept to health professional -- Creating a plan or proposal -- Preparing for the future