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    South Side Death Cafe

    St Kilda Library 150 Carlisle Street, St Kilda, VIC, Australia

    The South Side Death Cafe is held the fourth Wednesday of the month at St Kilda Library, Victoria Australia. Alternating between 2-4pm and 5:30 - 7:30pm. Come for the death talk, stay for the snacks. This is an inclusive, open conversation about death and end of life but is not a bereavement or counselling session. Facilitated by Funeral Celebrant Klara McMurray (aka The Funky Celebrant), there are lots of giggles, deep chats and conversations that have been known to change lives. After all, talking about it won’t kill you!

    Free
  • The Good Death Book Club Experience FREE 12-Month Death and Dying Course

    The Good Death Book Club Experience FREE 12-Month Death and Dying Course

    According to a recent AARP study, there are over 52 million caregivers in the United States right now—and 70% of them say they are overwhelmed. Every single day, I receive messages from current and former caregivers who say: “I wish I had this knowledge when I was caring for my loved one.” Or: “The Doulagivers training is helping me more than I can say.” The truth is: We will all have a caregiving story. Let’s make sure yours is one filled with support, empowerment, and peace. That’s why I created The GOOD DEATH BOOK CLUB Experience: Death and Dying Course—a […]

    Free
  • The Luckiest

    Book Club Author Kelly Cervantes discusses her book The Luckiest with Befriending Death

    Online

    The Luckiest by Kelly Cervantes (with the author) on Wednesday February 25th 5:00 - 6:30 PM (PT) 8-9:30 (ET) We are so looking forward to the return of Kelly who spoke to our book club last year with Normal Broken, describing her journey raising and losing her daughter to a neurodegenerative disorder and epilepsy. Here's a description of The Luckiest: When moving from a conservative Midwestern suburb to New York City to pursue an acting career, Kelly Cervantes never could have imagined what life had in store for her—or how much she would fundamentally change along the way. The Luckiest […]

    Free
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    Tending The Hearth – Winter Grief Ritual Weekend

    Pause Meditation Studio 133 SW 2nd Ave #300, Portland, OR, United States

    A two-day communal grief ritual weekend, held in the Sóme tradition. We will be cooking the ritual through many opportunities to connect with one another as well as ample time for introspection and quietude. We are building community through tending to our shared and personal human experience of grief and loss. This is not a residential weekend it will run Saturday 10-9 and Sunday 10-6. Afternoon and evening meals will be provided.

    $300 – $500
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    Later & end of life planning in-person workshop

    🌻 A one-day in-person workshop to help you get organised with wills, powers of attorney, key paperwork, finances, funeral wishes and digital life. Practical guidance, templates and support to help you get everything clearly documented in one place. 4 guest experts are joining me on this in person workshop to ensure you have accurate and detailed information and can answer any legal or financial questions.

    $250
  • The Good Death Book Club Experience FREE 12-Month Death and Dying Course

    The Good Death Book Club Experience FREE 12-Month Death and Dying Course

    According to a recent AARP study, there are over 52 million caregivers in the United States right now—and 70% of them say they are overwhelmed. Every single day, I receive messages from current and former caregivers who say: “I wish I had this knowledge when I was caring for my loved one.” Or: “The Doulagivers training is helping me more than I can say.” The truth is: We will all have a caregiving story. Let’s make sure yours is one filled with support, empowerment, and peace. That’s why I created The GOOD DEATH BOOK CLUB Experience: Death and Dying Course—a […]

    Free
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    Shiva Guide Essentials Workshop

    Have you comforted a friend or family member after a death, but wished you could do more? Join an online Shiva Guide Essentials Workshop and learn how Jewish tradition is designed to hold us in our grief, together. By the end of this 90-minute interactive workshop, participants will be able to: - Identify ways to provide practical support for friends and family after a death - Understand the rituals of Jewish mourning and why they matter - Share with friends and family the importance of showing up for mourners - Know how to utilize Shiva Circle’s resources to create supportive […]

    $36
  • HIS RES Of Course I’m Here Right Now Book Launch Party Virtual (1)

    How to Support Someone Grieving: Of Course I’m Here Right Now Book Launch Party

    Celebrate the launch of Of Course I'm Here Right Now with an interactive grief workshop + Q&A from the comfort of your home! Expect an intimate, interactive evening filled with story-sharing, practical wisdom, andcelebration. There will be opportunities throughout for you to ask questions, chat about your experiences supporting grievers, and get tips for being there for the people you care about. When: Tuesday, March 31, 2025 Where: YouTube LIVE Time: 6:00 p.m. This event is free to attend. A replay will be sent within 24 hours if you can't attend live.

    Free
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    Book Club: What The Dead Know by Barbara Butcher

    Online

    What The Dead Know by Barbara Butcher Wednesday April 1st 5:00 - 6:00 PM (PT) 8-9 PM (ET) About the book: A “remarkably candid and sensitive” (The Wall Street Journal) true crime memoir from Barbara Butcher, a trailblazing New York City death investigator, who reveals the untold stories behind more than 5,500 death scenes, including the nation’s most horrific tragedy: the 9/11 attacks. When Barbara Butcher was early in her recovery from alcoholism, she found an unexpected lifeline in a job at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in NYC. As only the second woman ever hired for the […]

    Free
  • The Good Death Book Club Experience FREE 12-Month Death and Dying Course

    The Good Death Book Club Experience FREE 12-Month Death and Dying Course

    According to a recent AARP study, there are over 52 million caregivers in the United States right now—and 70% of them say they are overwhelmed. Every single day, I receive messages from current and former caregivers who say: “I wish I had this knowledge when I was caring for my loved one.” Or: “The Doulagivers training is helping me more than I can say.” The truth is: We will all have a caregiving story. Let’s make sure yours is one filled with support, empowerment, and peace. That’s why I created The GOOD DEATH BOOK CLUB Experience: Death and Dying Course—a […]

    Free
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    CT Death and Dying Symposium

    Mattatuck Museum 144 West Main Street, Waterbury, United States

    Join the the Connecticut Death Collective, Mattatuck Museum and Riverside Cemetery for a day of reflection, remembrance, and renewal at our first-ever Death & Dying Symposium. Explore themes of legacy, mourning, and memory through interactive presentations, local vendors, and community discussions. Experience fascinating talks and demonstrations from presenters, enjoy Riverside Reflections in a special slideshow presentation, and discover unique offerings from local creators and educators. Date: April 25, 2026 Location: Riverside Cemetery & Mattatuck Museum, Waterbury, CT Together, we honor the past, engage the present, and preserve Riverside’s historic chapel for generations to come.

    $30
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    Grief Beyond Graves: Queer Mourning & Collective Healing

    Zoom Cornelius, NC

    Less Fear | More Fierce: Queer End-of-Life Planning LGBTQ+ Centric Online Discussion Series 2nd Wednesdays | 1-2:30 pm ET | | January - June 2026 What would collective healing look like if we made space for every kind of queer loss—not just the ones with headstones? Grief isn't only about death. Queer and trans people often carry grief from non-death losses—family estrangement, identity erasure, loss of community, housing, or health. This session explores disenfranchised grief and collective mourning, offering space to name, witness, and begin to heal these often-invisible losses. We'll also touch on grief in response to social and […]

    Free

 

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