Over a third of Irish people don't have a will or a plan for the end of their life.
A new survey by the Irish Hospice Foundation's found that people are most concerned about dying with dignity and with as little pain as possible.
The results have formed the basis of a new people's charter on dying, death and bereavement.
Nicole Gernon reports:
The Irish hospice foundation wants us to have more of a say in death.
It's Have Your Say survey, found people actually have very strong opinions about how they would like to die.
As well as the key concerns of dignity and pain, people would also like to be surrounded by their loved ones, at home if possible.
We're being encouraged to make a will or a plan for the end of our life
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The IHF is encouraging people to make a plan now, for the end of their life so their wishes are respected.
It says it's important we take the time to make a will or advanced care directive.
The results of the IHF survey have formed the basis of a people's charter on death, dying and bereavement which it's hoping the government, doctors and communities take on board.
