Euthanasia allows these patients to plan their death. Make sure everyone they love is there to see them, say goodbye to them last. This provides comfort to both the patient and his family as this is a planned occasion and not a sudden death. Mars Cramer was the husband of a 71-year-old lady with Waldenstrom's disease, a rare form of cancer. The chemotherapy left her alive, but she continued to get worse every day. She and Cramer had agreed to euthanasia if they ever needed it. Since euthanasia is legal in Amsterdam as long as the patient meets certain criteria, Cramer went to prepare things. He set a date and filled out the legal paperwork for euthanasia. After a sedative is given to induce a coma, a muscle relaxant is used to stop the heart. Their children were all there watching with Cramer as the doctors administered the shots. After her death and while he was waiting for the undertaker he went to see her and says he didn't feel any particular emotions (Cramer). He knew she died peacefully, as she wanted. This comfort passed from her to him and their family. Saying a final goodbye provides the comfort that anyone in a situation like yours should feel, and euthanasia provides