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Looking to attend events related to death or loss? Whether you’re jonesing for a cemetery tour, searching for a grief circle, or interested in attending an end of life planning workshop, you can find a variety of events, classes, workshops, and gatherings on all facets of death, dying, and grief here.

 

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Book Launch – Oakland, CA – Too Poor to Die

A Great Good Place for Books 6120 La Salle Avenue, Oakland, CA, United States

Please join us on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM as we welcome author Amy Shea for a conversation about her new book, Too Poor to Die: The Hidden Realities of Dying in the Margins. We will be selling the book at the event, or you can order a copy at https://ggpbooks.com/book/9781978843981. We hope to see you there! Description Death is the great equalizer, but not all deaths are created equal. Too Poor to Die: The Hidden Realities of Dying in the Margins, a collection of closely connected essays, takes the reader on a journey into what happens to […]

Free

“Mist Me With That” – DIY Energy Cleansing Spray Workshop and Sound Bath

Oxygen Tango 713 E Hyde Park Blvd, Inglewood, CA, United States

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll create your own custom energy-cleansing mist using essential oils, herbs, and intention-setting. Whether you want to refresh your home, your work desk, or your own energy field, you’ll leave with a personalized spray that’s equal parts practical and magical. Once we’ve crafted our blends, we’ll settle into a restorative sound bath, a deeply immersive experience with crystal singing bowls, chimes, and gentle guidance to help you release, recharge, and realign. You’ll get: All supplies + instruction to make your custom cleansing spray Tips for using scent and ritual in your daily life […]

$30

Art as a Mirror: Exploring Grief at the Met Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY, United States

Throughout human history, art has played an important role in the ways that we memorialize loved ones in death and express our grief. Join us at the Metropolitan Museum of Art for a meaningful exploration of how art can illuminate and validate our personal experiences with loss. Led by creative grief professional, Melanie Wilson, and arts educator, Deborah Chi, this intimate group gathering will invite participants to view and discuss several carefully selected works of art that speak to different aspects of the mourning process. Through reflective exercises and thoughtful conversation, participants will have the opportunity to explore their own […]

$55

Too Poor to Die: A reading & conversation with author, Amy Shea

Ararat Armenian Cemetery 1925 West Belmont Avenue - Memorial Mausoleum, Fresno, CA, United States

Join author Amy Shea at Memorial Mausoleum at Ararat Armenian Cemetery for the launch of her debut book, Too Poor to Die: The Hidden Realities of Dying in the Margins. Through intimate essays and fieldwork, Shea brings to light the stories of those who pass unnoticed, unhoused, unclaimed, and underserved. The afternoon will include a reading, conversation, and book signing with the author, accompanied by a live bagpiper, a brief memorial honoring those buried in the county cemetery, and a reception with baked goods alongside coffee and tea. Books sold by Judging by the Cover bookstore. In the spirit of […]

Free

Local Author Panel: What is a Good Death?

Mill Valley Public Library 375 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, CA, United States

What makes a good death? Join us at the Mill Valley Public Library for a special conversation between three accomplished local authors whose recent works explore the profound theme of death and dying from unique and powerful perspectives, including choosing when to die, managing parents' deaths, and disparities in end-of-life and death care for unhoused and unclaimed people. Featuring authors Katy Butler, Mark Dowie, and Amy Shea, and moderated by Dr. Dawn Gross.

Free

Author Conversation: Too Poor to Die

Online

Please join us on Tuesday, Sep 30th, 2025 at 4:00pm PDT for a conversation between author, Amy Shea and death doula and educator, Lauren Seeley to discuss of Amy’s new book, Too Poor to Die: The Hidden Realities of Dying in the Margins. Too Poor to Die bears witness to the disparities in death and dying faced by some of society’s most vulnerable and marginalized and asks the reader to consider their own end-of-life and disposition plans within the larger context of how privilege and access plays a role in what we want versus what we get in death.

Free

A Book Tour of Cemeteries

San Francisco Columbarium 1 Loraine Ct, San Francisco, CA, United States

Join authors Beth Winegarner, Loren Rhoads, and Amy Shea at the beautiful grounds of the San Francisco Columbarium, as they delve into the rich, often overlooked world of cemeteries and burial grounds, exploring how these spaces tell the stories of communities, culture, and history. From personal reflections to historical investigations, these writers shed light on the lives of the dead—and what they reveal about the living. Together, these authors offer a compelling conversation about death, memory, erasure, and the power of writing to preserve the stories found in places most people overlook. Books will be for sale by Green Apple […]

Free

 


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