Aim End‐of‐life care for people with dementia is becoming increasingly important as the global population ages. However, there is no agreed definition of a good death for people with dementia. The current review examined previous literature to establish the current state of knowledge on this issue. Methods We conducted a scoping review using a standard methodological framework. Relevant studies were identified from four databases. Studies were included if they were in English, discussed palliative or end‐of‐life care for dementia, and defined or explained a good death. The definitions or explanations of a good death were categorized into subthemes, and grouped into broader themes. Results We identified 11 articles discussing or explaining a good death in dementia, which were published between 2009 and 2017. Most of these studies drew on the views of healthcare professionals and/or family members of people with dementia, and only one considered the views of people with dementia themselves. Ten themes were identified, including pain‐free status, peaceful/comfort, dignity, family presence, surrounded by familiar things and people, person‐centered communication, spirituality, life completion, treatment preferences, and other. Conclusions The characteristics of a good death in dementia showed similarities with those identified more generally. However, there were some themes that were specific to end‐of‐life care in dementia, notably “surrounded by familiar things and people” and “person‐centered communication”. To obtain a fuller picture of the nature of a good death in dementia, researchers need to examine the views of people living with dementia.