On June 26, writer and death doula Becky Robison will guide you through making a living will, a.k.a. medical power of attorney. Facing your own mortality is scary, and filling out forms is dull; both are easier when you're in a group of like-minded people. Bring a pen!
A 3-day intensive certification covering the function of Death Midwives, death planning, grief, death with dignity, ceremony & sacred space, home funerals, body disposition, and self care. Training since 2011. We are authorized to issue 23 CEU’s for nurses, clergy and massage therapists.
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 […]
Writer & comedian Alison Zeidman is only in her 30s, but already she has one Emmy nomination, one Writer’s Guild Award, and not just one but TWO dead parents. Impressive! Alison’s dad died due to complications stemming from Multiple Myeloma in 2014 when he was just 55, and her mom was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s at age 58. Frankly, looking at that family history, she does not like her odds for longevity — she needs to start getting her affairs in order, and so do you. In READY TO DIE?, Alison will walk you through all the basics of end-of-life […]
From @entretumbas (IG), in collaboration with Experimenta Madrid, we organize these guided tours of the Almudena Cemetery, whose real name is the Necropolis of the East of Madrid. It is the largest cemetery in Western Europe (120 hectares, 120 times the size of the Santiago Bernabeu stadium!) During our tours, we learn about the history of the cemetery, so closely linked to that of our city. We visit the tombs of historical figures and other anonymous but highly interesting graves. We also learn funerary symbolism to understand the language of the cemetery. All with a gender perspective, positive death, and […]
Excited to announce the Sand Bay Death Cafe Summer Series, the first Wednesday of the month in June, July and August, 6-8pm at the Cosy Cafe on Beach Road. Join us for drinks, cake and an exploration of what it means to live in the light of our mortality. Yes, the topic of death can feel heavy, even a little taboo. But opening up and talking about the things that scare us can often bring us peace and direction in ways we may never have expected. Many find that talking about death eases the fear and mystery of it. Death […]
This July 4th weekend, we’re not celebrating — we’re tending to what’s been scorched and what’s still unfolding. Red, White & Bruised: The Soft Rebellion is a sound-centered gathering born from the grief in our city — in the wake of fires that choked our skies, and amid ongoing ICE raids that continue to separate families and spread fear. This is not a party. This is a place to rest. A meditative sound bath for the overburdened and the underheld. A quiet container to lay down your rage, your grief, your numbness, your breath. A space where stillness is protest, […]
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 […]
A monthly peer-led Zoom group for people who had a strained relationship with someone who’s died. It can be tough to be in a group with other folks who were close with their parent, sibling, grandparent, partner, co-parent, friend, etc. As much as I like for there to be a range of experiences represented in grief groups, so that we can hear diverse perspectives, sometimes it is nice to be with people who “get it.” When addiction, mental health challenges, conflict, estrangement, abuse, etc. were a part of the picture, it can affect the grief journey in unique ways. This […]
The dead can leave behind so much stuff, from a few sentimental items, to entire homes stuffed to the brim. What to do with it can be complex and filled with conflicting emotions. This is a space to explore our relationships with the physical objects left behind by the dead, what to keep, what to pass on, what we are having hard feelings about, and what we celebrate. Queer Death Salon is a community space for all 2SLGBTQIA+ people to come together to discuss death, dying and grief. It is a facilitated drop-in discussion space, with the purpose of building […]
It’s not a given that everyone who is childfree by choice is 100%, unabashedly content with the decision. While we may be set in our choice, there can still be grief there. I know there is for me. It’s a both-and/two truths situation. Many of us make this choice for a lot of unfortunate, depressing, and/or systemic reasons, and I created this space where we can be with our truths, and hurts, around it all. Our monthly peer-led Zoom group is intended to be a space for people who have chosen not to have children. It is not intended to […]
Online Grief Salons are a safe, welcoming space to explore your grief among peers. Lead by grief doula, That Good Night, these grief salons run 90 minutes and are intended to be a space for peer support and understanding. Tickets are PWYC with a suggested donation of $30. This month's topic is body grief - this is a specific kind of grief that can occur when you experience changes in your body whether it's due to illness, injury, or ageing. This will be an opportunity to get real about the grief we feel in our changing bodies as we continue […]
