Welcome to the Arc of Life and End of Life Essays. This blog’s overarching theme is bioethics, a vast field that relates to many disciplines: law, medicine, and ethics. There are constantly new advancements in the medical field, which have numerous benefits. However, these innovations may also raise ethical concerns regarding their appropriate usage in the field, introducing the subject of bioethics. There are many sub-disciplines within the medical field, but one area often undiscussed is end-of-life care. What medical practices are used, from hospices to palliative care to funeral homes? How ethical are they? This blog aims to answer these questions and further explore medical practices related to the end of life through real-life experience and research.