Is there such a thing as a good death? Peacefully drifting off to sleep in the evening and gently passing away in your dreams. This is how many of us envision a good death. For seriously ill individuals with a limited lifespan, however, other aspects often take precedence: having enough time to say goodbye, not feeling pain, and being able to face death without fear. Palliative care is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for its patients in their final days, allowing them the opportunity to die with dignity. It focuses not only on pain management and alleviating anxiety, providing comfort and support for the dying and their families, but also on giving death the space and time it needs, allowing it to take its course. Can one die with dignity despite a serious illness? H. Christof Müller-Busch, one of Germany's most renowned palliative care physicians, is convinced: Yes, one can.