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  • Reading About Death Won’t Kill You – Virtual Book Club

    If talking about death won't kill you, why not read about it too. Join me online for lively discussions on books that explore the theme of death in unique and thought-provoking ways. Whether you're a bookworm or just curious, this club is open to everyone. Share your thoughts, connect with fellow readers, and discover new perspectives on mortality through literature. Let's dive in together, improve our death literacy, level up our end of life preparedness game, get lost in a story and grow connection at the same time. I look forward to meeting you, Kelly @thedeparturecoach @death_coffee_community June's book is […]

    $15.00
  • 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 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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    Straight Talk About Death: Open Q&A with End-of-Life Pros

    South Park Yoga & Wellness 2985 Beech St., San Diego, CA, United States

    Let’s face it - talking about death and dying is still a bit taboo in our culture. But how can you make informed decisions about end-of-life when clear, honest information is so hard to come by? That’s where we come in. Join our panel of end-of-life professionals for a laid-back Q&A session where no question is too basic, or too taboo. We’re here to bring transparency to death care - one real conversation at a time. Our panel of end-of-life experts, includes a licensed funeral director, crematory operator and embalmer, death doulas, death educators, and guides who are passionate about […]

    Free

  • Dialogue: Grotto Nights at the Library – To Live & Die in the United States: A Struggle for Agency, Dignity, and Grace

    This month's Grotto Night features writers Amy Shea and Ariel Gore, and filmmaker, David Munro, who will speak on the theme: To Live & Die in the United States: A Struggle for Agency, Dignity, and Grace The event will include the screening of a short film, Stitch & Time, about a prison club that crochets comfort items for fellow inmates in hospice. Amy Shea is an essayist and the author of Too Poor to Die: The Hidden Realities of Dying in the Margins (Rutgers University Press, to be released September 2025). Her work has appeared in The Missouri Review, Pangyrus, […]

    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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    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
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    Orlanodo, The ODC Presents: Meet a Death Doula

    Orange County Library South Trail Branch 4600 S Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL, United States

    What the heck is a death doula? You'll have to attend this next event to find out!! (Or you could Google it, but wouldn't that ruin the fun?) For this next event, I've invited a few death doulas to meet the ODC and tell us about what they do, who they serve, and what makes a death doula unique in the world of deathcare. Once I can confirm which doulas are showing up, I will post a few days before the event. So, please RSVP, bring your questions, and let's have another good session!

    Free
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    “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
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    Embracing the Shadow

    Zoom Cornelius, NC

    Embracing the Shadow gathering returns this Fall and Winter. On Monday, September 22nd at 5:30p PT/8:30p ET, we’ll embark on a virtual grief journey to navigate all the forms, layers, and shapes that grief takes. Together we’ll tend to our grief through holistic and creative practices, the medicine of nature, and the presence of a caring community. With the support of Shadow, our flower essence grief potion, we’re invited to soften and expand as we practice letting go. Our journey begins with a somatic release meditation, expressing our insights, storytelling, and closing with a baci blessing ritual. The grief potion […]

    $33 – $60
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    Why California Needs a Conservation Cemetery

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    🌿 Our Bodies Are Designed to Return to the Earth 🌿 Join our Zoom to learn what a Conservation Cemetery is… permanently protected natural land where burials restore habitat. We'll take a deep dive into how a conservation cemetery differs from modern burial practices, and how it compares to green burial. Here in California, we’re a community that thrives outdoors! From beaches to deserts to mountains, yet when it comes to our final rest, our options are far removed from the natural rhythms that reflect our lifestyle. Modern burial practices - concrete vaults, metal caskets, and toxic embalming chemicals - […]

    Free
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    Grief in the Workplace

    Zoom Cornelius, NC

    In this webinar, hosted by The Grief Hub, Grief and Bereavement Educator and Researcher , Dr. Kimberly Rich, will share ways that grief may show up in the workplace and will share resources to help participants meet organizational expectations in the face of grief. Dr. Rich will also provide guidance on how participants can advocate for themselves when returning to work while grieving, and help participants support their coworkers when they are grieving.

    $20.00

 

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