Christine, who is 80 years old, was diagnosed with early-stage vascular dementia.

Inside, the candidate for voluntary death simply presses a button, releasing nitrogen, as perLe Monde.

The method reportedly requires no poison to be swallowed or injected into the veins.

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And because the materials Sarco is made of are biodegradable, it can also be used as a coffin.

They also revealed their plans to campaign to allow assisted dying in theUK.

Assisted dying gives her that opportunity and I would not want to go on living without her.

British Couple To Use “Double” Euthanasia Pod In Switzerland Following Heartbreaking Diagnosis

We understand other people may not share our feelings and we respect their position.

What we want is the right to choose.

I find it deeply depressing we cant do that here in the UK.

British Couple To Use “Double” Euthanasia Pod In Switzerland Following Heartbreaking Diagnosis

Yet look at the alternative.

Finally, the Government swoops in to take your savings and your house to pay for it all.

Peter is currently dealing with the paperwork for the full tool and reportedly feels anxious about Christines case.

British Couple To Use “Double” Euthanasia Pod In Switzerland Following Heartbreaking Diagnosis

Its a lovely life but I have this diagnosis, and thats crystallized our thinking, Christine toldThe Mail.

Medicine can slow vascular dementia but it cant stop it.

Peter chimed in: Ive said to her, You make the decision and Ill be with you.

British Couple To Use “Double” Euthanasia Pod In Switzerland Following Heartbreaking Diagnosis

Death holds no problem for me whatsoever.

Id just give her a big hug and say: Hope to see you later.

He added: Then theyll be able to hold each other and one of them will push the button.

British Couple To Use “Double” Euthanasia Pod In Switzerland Following Heartbreaking Diagnosis

Meanwhile, Christine shared: Id like to go walking with Peter in theSwissAlps, by a river.

Id have a beautiful plate of fish for my last supper, and enjoy a great bottle of Merlot.

The legal frame for a persons right to choose to end their life has evolved in other countries.

British Couple To Use “Double” Euthanasia Pod In Switzerland Following Heartbreaking Diagnosis

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British Couple To Use “Double” Euthanasia Pod In Switzerland Following Heartbreaking Diagnosis