The field of bioethics has matured in many ways, including replacing a focus on human life with a range of concerns about human dignity—human life being among them. Even arenas where human life is front and center, such as end-of-life healthcare, are devoting increasing attention to the ways that human dignity—and not life alone—is on the line. But what is human dignity, why does it matter, and what are its implications for end-of-life care? Does the way that a person approaches life’s ethical challenges make a difference in how well they can face death? This presentation will tackle such questions, bringing to bear both ethical analysis and personal experience.