Euthanasia involves the deliberate ending of a life to alleviate suffering, sparking varied and intense debates across the globe.

The parents of a 33-year-old who opted for euthanasia have shared their reasons for supporting her choice.

A physically healthy woman has also revealed why she has chosen not to have a funeral following her euthanasia.

Zoraya ter Beek lives in a quaint town in the Netherlands, close to the German border.

Despite being physically healthy, 28-year-old Zoraya has decided to euthanize herself, a decision that has attracted significant media attention.

In response to ter Beek's choice, one person writes: "Her choice, I'm sure it hasn't been an easy decision but the peace of going on your own terms in a peaceful and controlled manner sounds so dignified."

Another adds: "I think it's insane that people would rather see someone alive and suffering than not suffering… at least with an assisted death we get to say our goodbyes."

While a third pens: "I support this. I am sorry she has suffered so much. I believe telling people it's selfish are also selfish. May you finally rest in peace."

Stef Groenewoud, a healthcare ethicist at Theological University Kampen, explained to The Free Press that euthanasia has transitioned from being considered an 'ultimate last resort' to a more widely accepted option suggested by healthcare providers.

"I see the phenomenon, especially in people with psychiatric diseases, and especially young people with psychiatric disorders, where the healthcare professional seems to give up on them more easily than before," Groenewoud adds.

Kit Vanmechelen, a psychiatrist who evaluates and carries out euthanasia, told the BBC she is 'grateful' that euthanasia is increasingly seen as a viable 'alternative' to suicide.

"The ones I know will commit suicide are terminal in my opinion. And I don't want to abandon my patients who are not able to go on with their lives," Vanmechelen explains.

Ter Beek, suffering from depression, autism, and borderline personality disorder (BPD), states that her decision to end her life stems from the unbearable nature of her conditions.

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, depression is a severe and common mood disorder that profoundly impacts a person's thoughts, feelings, and daily behaviors.

Autism is a lifelong developmental disorder that impacts how individuals perceive and interact with the world, according to the National Autistic Society.

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a mental health issue characterized by significant emotional instability, affecting a person's self-perception and their relationships, as described by the Mayo Clinic.

The 28-year-old claims a psychiatrist told her: "There's nothing more we can do for you. It's never gonna get any better."

Reflecting on this, ter Beek says: "I was always very clear that if it doesn't get better, I can't do this anymore."

As her final days draw near, ter Beek shared with RTL News: "I don't want to die, but I can't live."

"Then it's a choice between growing old, sick and with a lot of misery, or honouring myself and saying: I'm quitting."

The 28-year-old has announced her departure from social media, making her statement on X, formerly known as Twitter: "It was an honour for me to provide insights to people who were open to learning something."

Ter Beek has also discussed her choice to forego a funeral.

She intends to be euthanized on her sofa and then cremated, opting against a burial to relieve her boyfriend of grave-maintenance duties.

"I did not want to burden my partner with having to keep the grave tidy," ter Beek explains.

The Free Press adds: "There won't be any funeral. She doesn't have much family; she doesn't think her friends will feel like going. Instead, her boyfriend will scatter her ashes in 'a nice spot in the woods' that they have chosen together, she said."

Ter Beek concludes: "We have not picked an urn yet, but that will be my new house!"