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SUMMARY:A Gathering for End-of-Life Doulas
DESCRIPTION:Come meet others in the field\, ask questions\, find support and make new connections. \nThis meet-up is for trained EOL doulas\, whether seasoned or at the beginning stages of apprenticeship or practice. We believe you’ll find encouragement and wisdom by being in the room together. We invite informal conversation in a beautiful space with folks who are doing the work! \nWe meet every two months and always have a great mix of new people and regulars. Join us for a relaxed yet focused time together. Hope to see you!
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/a-gathering-for-end-of-life-doulas-2/
LOCATION:Sparrow–A Contemporary Funeral Home\, 161 Driggs Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Death Cafe
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ORGANIZER;CN="All's Well Initiative":MAILTO:emma@allswellinitiative.com
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SUMMARY:If I Die This Year: A Workshop for Living with Clarity\, Courage\, and Care
DESCRIPTION:Most of us live as if time is endless—and quietly feel the cost of that assumption. \nIf I Die This Year is a guided workshop for people who want to live more honestly\, meaningfully\, and aligned with what matters most—without waiting for a crisis to force the question. \nYou don’t need to believe you’ll die this year.\nYou only need to be willing to ask:\nIf I did… how would I want to live until then? \nThrough reflection\, gentle guidance\, and optional connection with others\, you’ll create your own personal “If I Die This Year” list—a living compass made up of the conversations\, changes\, boundaries\, joys\, and truths that feel most important now.\nThis is a space for curiousity\, not fixing. \nFor presence\, not pressure.\nFor living\, not morbid thinking.\nBy Donation. 10 Spots Available. \nWhat to Expect: \nA welcoming\, grounded opening\nA short talk on how death awareness can bring clarity to life\nGuided reflection and journaling prompts\nTime to create your own “If I Die This Year” list (5–10 items)\nOptional small-group or paired sharing (no pressure to speak)\nA closing ritual to help you choose one gentle next step\nThis workshop is facilitated with care\, consent\, and respect for wherever you are in your life right now. \nWho This Is For\nPeople feeling stuck\, restless\, or out of alignment\nThose navigating grief\, illness\, burnout\, or transition\nCaregivers\, creatives\, seekers\, and meaning-makers\nAnyone sensing that life is asking for more honesty\nYou do not need to be spiritual\, optimistic\, or “okay.”\nYou just need to be willing to show up as you are. \nFacilitator\nJenna Goodhand\nHost of the We Are All Dying Podcast\nJenna creates spaces for honest conversations about death\, meaning\, and how we live while we’re still here. Her work blends reflection\, humanity\, and grounded presence\, while inviting people to engage with life more consciously\, tenderly\, and courageously. \nAccessibility & Care Note\nThis workshop touches on themes of death\, meaning\, and mortality. You are always welcome to step away\, take breaks\, or engage at the level that feels right for you.\nIf you have accessibility needs or questions\, please reach out in advance.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/if-i-die-this-year-a-workshop-for-living-with-clarity-courage-and-care/
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SUMMARY:Becky Robison in conversation with Erica Reid Gerdes
DESCRIPTION:Chicago! To celebrate the launch of my new book\, My Parents Are Dead: What Now? A Panic-Free Guide to the Practicalities of Death\, join me at Women & Children First for a discussion and book signing with death doula (and absolute delight) Erica Reid Gerdes.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/becky-robison-in-conversation-with-erica-reid-gerdes/
LOCATION:Women & Children First\, 5233 N. Clark St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Community Meet Up,Death Cafe
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SUMMARY:What Will Become of Us? Burial\, Cremation\, and Other Forms of Disposition
DESCRIPTION:What will become of us? Join a free online webinar to explore burial\, cremation & natural burial options. Register for link + recording.\nLearn about burial\, cremation\, and other end-of-life options in the National Capital Region. \nConservation Burial Ottawa invites you to a Zoom call on January 29 at 7:00 pm to explore the choices available for the care of physical remains after death. Understanding these options can help us plan a meaningful farewell and make decisions that align with our values. \nYou’ll also learn why Conservation Burial Ottawa advocates for conservation burial! This webinar is fee to attend. \nPlease pre-register to receive the Zoom link and the event recording. Some information will be specific to the Ottawa region\, but all are welcome. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/APEsBtEARrSNlgIoCTcQ6A \nPhoto credit to Ramsey Creek Preserve in South Carolina.
URL:https://talkdeath.com/event/what-will-become-of-us-burial-cremation-and-other-forms-of-disposition/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Deathcare Ottawa":MAILTO:deathcareottawa@gmail.com
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