A peaceful death can only truly be defined by the individual. A sense of peace can be achieved when the dying are able to transcend their fears and accept whatever is to come beyond their earthly existence. The dying is made aware of their valuable contributions to their families and to society. Anxiety over death and dying becomes more prevalent in the aging population. Often, health care providers can assist with these needed assurances simply by being fully present and listening to the dying as they attempt to organize their thoughts and challenge their fears. Frequently health care providers may struggle with their own perceptions of what occurs after death and are challenged to remain in a supportive, non-committed, listening role. Training nurses to provide effective care to patients and family members during the dying process is an important skill to learn as part of nursing practice.