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Abstract Background : Dying dignity is part of the purpose of the nursing care process given to the elderly. Dying dignity is the last goal for geriatric patient in their end of life. There are many intervention to deliver geriatric patient for dying dignity. Management of end-of-life critical patients still needs development in order to achieve the ultimate goal of dying dignity end-life critical for geriatric patients. Aim: The purpose of this study was to explore the experience of nurses and families in dealing with geriatric patients who are critically dying towards dying dignity Method :. This type of research is qualitative study. Data collection uses the method of in-depth interviews with a semi-structured interview guide, involving 10 respondents. This research resulted in 3 themes including: the availability of policies that facilitate service; adequate nurse competency and families who want to play a role and actively participate in service delivery by being with patients. Conclusion : The final conclusion is management of dying critical patients requires cooperation from all part of care. It starts from a supportive system, caring and committed nurses do according to the system instructions, as well as positive family acceptance of the services provided.