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Mortem: Death School for Artists

The Biophilium The, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Mortem is an intensive online research residency for artists to pursue our curiosity of death, mortality and mourning practices over ten days in November. While on residency with the Biophilium artists interact with a range of death experts. Mortem offers a forum to learn about human and non-human death practices directly from international end of life and death care professionals, historians, funeral industry workers, biologists, green burial advocates and artists on a range of death related topics and several short one on one meetings with artists who make work about death around the world. This research fellowship supports artists while […]

$600

Dead parents club: a virtual grief circle

Virtual Event

Losing a parent changes you. It’s weird, it’s heavy, it’s lonely — and a lot of people don’t know how to talk about it. Dead Parents Club is a virtual grief circle for anyone navigating life after the loss of a parent (or parents). This is a space where you don’t have to sugarcoat it. No one’s going to rush you, try to fix you, or flinch when you talk about the hard stuff. We’ll begin with a short grounding — a few moments to connect with your body and breath — and then we’ll open the circle. The rest […]

$1 – $18

TalkDeath Book Club: “From the Ashes: Grief and Revolution in a World on Fire” by Sarah Jaffe

Virtual Event

TalkDeath’s next book club read will be “From the Ashes: Grief and Revolution in a World on Fire” by Sarah Jaffe ⁠ 🔥We are joyed to share that the generous folks at AK Press are very kindly offering our book club members a 30% discount if they order their copy through AK Press 🔥⁠ ⁠ “Our era is one of significant and substantial loss, yet we barely have time to acknowledge it. The losses range from the personal grief of a single COVID death to the planetary disaster wrought by climate change. We are in an age of unraveling hopes […]

Sunday in the Cemetery

The Green-Wood Cemetery 500 25th St., Brooklyn, NY, United States

Sunday in the Cemetery is a day-long exploration of mortality at Green-Wood. We invite you to candidly engage with grief and death through a compassionate, supportive lens. This free, open-house style event brings together leading experts for engaging talks, workshops, and guided tours that illuminate end-of-life care, funeral traditions, and memorial arts. Through personal stories and interactive experiences, discover community through shared human experiences and gain insights into how we can each live well and remember meaningfully.

Free

Cradle Grave Garden Adoption

Mount Moriah Cemetery & Arboretum 6201 Kingsessing Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Become a cradle grave gardener at Mount Moriah! Each adopter will be assigned a cradle grave/s to garden through fall of 2025. You will be responsible for upkeep and extra supplies. We’ll have limited initial supplies to get you started, so feel free to bring some flowers or seeds, get your assignment, and then go to town! Please email cradlegraves@friendsofmountmoriahcemetery.org with questions and to verify interest. Returning gardeners will have priority for their cradles from last year. Cradle grave gardening is a great way to help out in a small but rewarding way. Come at your convenience, get outside, and […]

Event Series Queer Death Network Workshop & Community Chat

Queer Death Network Workshop & Community Chat

Bravo Family Mortuary 4427 Rainier Ave., San Diego, CA, United States

Ready to design your end-of-life journey as authentically as you’ve lived your life? Join us for our upcoming Queer Death Network Workshop & Community Chat, a space created specifically for the LGBTQIA+ community to navigate end-of-life planning through a queer-affirming lens. This workshop is led by LGBTQIA+ community members and queer-affirming death care professionals who are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive space. Each month, we’ll explore a new end-of-life topic relevant to the LGBTQIA+ community. Join us regularly, and over time, you’ll create a comprehensive guide for your loved ones—ensuring your wishes, identity, and values are honored when […]

Free

The Last Stitch Society

The Exchange 617 Marin St, Vallejo, CA, United States

The Last Stitch Society creates space for the conversations many of us crave but rarely find—about mortality, grief, loss, and how we might live more fully by acknowledging life's impermanence. Bring any portable craft project—knitting, embroidery, mending, sketching—and join us as we stitch and share. No experience necessary, just an openness to authentic connection. Light refreshments provided to nourish both body and conversation. In a culture that often pushes difficult topics into the shadows, Last Stitch Society offers a warm, welcoming environment to explore the full spectrum of human experience. Together, we'll unravel the threads of meaning that connect us […]

$25

Death Book Club

Interested in talking about death, but not sure where to begin? Join this inclusive, friendly book club as we discuss books on death and dying. For the inaugural book in May 2025, we will be reading and discussing: From Here to Eternity: Traveling the World to Find the Good Death by Caitlin Doughty (2017) The first meeting will be on Sunday, May 18th at 11 am PST / 2 PM EST / 7 PM GMT. Meetings will run for an hour on Google Meet. Future book club meetings will run the 3rd Sunday of every month (except August and December). […]

Free

Event Series Faith, Religion and Culture for End-of-Life & Deathcare

Faith, Religion and Culture for End-of-Life & Deathcare

Explore the rich diversity of faith, religious, and cultural traditions surrounding death and grieving. This 12-week instructor led series equips deathcare professionals with the cultural competence needed to provide respectful, compassionate care to families from various backgrounds. Key Details: Dates: June 1st - August 17th, 2025 Time: 10:00–11:30 AM EST Format: Live virtual classroom (recordings available) Global Accessibility: Tailored for participants worldwide Each week delves into specific faith, religious and cultural roots of traditions offering insights into rituals, beliefs, and practices. Participants will enhance their ability to honor unique needs and provide culturally informed care. Introduction to Faith, Religion & […]

$999.00
Event Series Queer Death Network Workshop & Community Chat

Queer Death Network Workshop & Community Chat

Bravo Family Mortuary 4427 Rainier Ave., San Diego, CA, United States

Ready to design your end-of-life journey as authentically as you’ve lived your life? Join us for our upcoming Queer Death Network Workshop & Community Chat, a space created specifically for the LGBTQIA+ community to navigate end-of-life planning through a queer-affirming lens. This workshop is led by LGBTQIA+ community members and queer-affirming death care professionals who are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive space. Each month, we’ll explore a new end-of-life topic relevant to the LGBTQIA+ community. Join us regularly, and over time, you’ll create a comprehensive guide for your loved ones—ensuring your wishes, identity, and values are honored when […]

Free
Event Series Cultural Kaleidoscope Challenging Perspectives and Building Culturally Competent Deathcare

Cultural Kaleidoscope Challenging Perspectives and Building Culturally Competent Deathcare

The Cultural Kaleidoscope series challenges traditional mindsets, encouraging open, honest conversations about diverse cultural approaches to end-of-life care, grief, and mourning. This transformative program empowers deathcare professionals to provide more inclusive, compassionate support by addressing cultural competence and confronting implicit biases. Key Details: Dates: June 4th, 11th & 18th 2025 (Wednesdays, 11:00 AM–12:30 PM EST) Format: Live virtual classroom (replays available) Global Timing: Tailored for participants across North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia Who Should Attend: Deathcare, medical, mental health professionals, students, doulas, healthcare workers, and forensic teams Course Objectives: Challenge personal and professional mindsets around cultural competence Equip […]

$240.00
Event Series Faith, Religion and Culture for End-of-Life & Deathcare

Faith, Religion and Culture for End-of-Life & Deathcare

Explore the rich diversity of faith, religious, and cultural traditions surrounding death and grieving. This 12-week instructor led series equips deathcare professionals with the cultural competence needed to provide respectful, compassionate care to families from various backgrounds. Key Details: Dates: June 1st - August 17th, 2025 Time: 10:00–11:30 AM EST Format: Live virtual classroom (recordings available) Global Accessibility: Tailored for participants worldwide Each week delves into specific faith, religious and cultural roots of traditions offering insights into rituals, beliefs, and practices. Participants will enhance their ability to honor unique needs and provide culturally informed care. Introduction to Faith, Religion & […]

$999.00

 

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