Matthew Taylor, Chief executive of the NHS Confederation, discusses healthcare and assisted dying. Ash Sarkar, a contributor to Novara Media, dives into the social implications of mortality. Anne McElvoy from Politico offers a political lens on death, while Charlotte Haigh shares personal insights as a funeral director. Anton Noble explores young people's views on violence and death. Teodora Manea provides philosophical reflections, emphasizing the importance of confronting mortality for a richer understanding of life. Insights span from the historical context of death to its modern societal impacts.