My husband died at home last night, after an awful few last days.

He didn't want food or drink for more than a day, horrible groaning/gurgling noises. Unable to speak for several days because his calcium/sodium/potassium levels were playing games with him. He had a small dose of liquid morphine just before midnight. I snoozed (he nodded when I asked whether it would be OK with him). Then at 3am I woke up to no sound except for his special mattress making its inflating/deflating noises.

Why am I posting this? Well, just to tell you that maybe the moment of death can be quiet & peaceful. The final time before that was exactly the opposite. Do I regret dealing with it at home? No, absolutely not, it was the right decision.