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Cradle Grave Garden Adoption

Mount Moriah Cemetery & Arboretum 6201 Kingsessing Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Become a cradle grave gardener at Mount Moriah! Each adopter will be assigned a cradle grave/s to garden through fall of 2025. You will be responsible for upkeep and extra supplies. We’ll have limited initial supplies to get you started, so feel free to bring some flowers or seeds, get your assignment, and then go to town! Please email cradlegraves@friendsofmountmoriahcemetery.org with questions and to verify interest. Returning gardeners will have priority for their cradles from last year. Cradle grave gardening is a great way to help out in a small but rewarding way. Come at your convenience, get outside, and […]

Event Series Queer Death Network Workshop & Community Chat

Queer Death Network Workshop & Community Chat

Bravo Family Mortuary 4427 Rainier Ave., San Diego, CA, United States

Ready to design your end-of-life journey as authentically as you’ve lived your life? Join us for our upcoming Queer Death Network Workshop & Community Chat, a space created specifically for the LGBTQIA+ community to navigate end-of-life planning through a queer-affirming lens. This workshop is led by LGBTQIA+ community members and queer-affirming death care professionals who are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive space. Each month, we’ll explore a new end-of-life topic relevant to the LGBTQIA+ community. Join us regularly, and over time, you’ll create a comprehensive guide for your loved ones—ensuring your wishes, identity, and values are honored when […]

Free

Death Book Club

Interested in talking about death, but not sure where to begin? Join this inclusive, friendly book club as we discuss books on death and dying. For the inaugural book in May 2025, we will be reading and discussing: From Here to Eternity: Traveling the World to Find the Good Death by Caitlin Doughty (2017) The first meeting will be on Sunday, May 18th at 11 am PST / 2 PM EST / 7 PM GMT. Meetings will run for an hour on Google Meet. Future book club meetings will run the 3rd Sunday of every month (except August and December). […]

Free

Event Series Faith, Religion and Culture for End-of-Life & Deathcare

Faith, Religion and Culture for End-of-Life & Deathcare

Explore the rich diversity of faith, religious, and cultural traditions surrounding death and grieving. This 12-week instructor led series equips deathcare professionals with the cultural competence needed to provide respectful, compassionate care to families from various backgrounds. Key Details: Dates: June 1st - August 17th, 2025 Time: 10:00–11:30 AM EST Format: Live virtual classroom (recordings available) Global Accessibility: Tailored for participants worldwide Each week delves into specific faith, religious and cultural roots of traditions offering insights into rituals, beliefs, and practices. Participants will enhance their ability to honor unique needs and provide culturally informed care. Introduction to Faith, Religion & […]

$999.00
Event Series Queer Death Network Workshop & Community Chat

Queer Death Network Workshop & Community Chat

Bravo Family Mortuary 4427 Rainier Ave., San Diego, CA, United States

Ready to design your end-of-life journey as authentically as you’ve lived your life? Join us for our upcoming Queer Death Network Workshop & Community Chat, a space created specifically for the LGBTQIA+ community to navigate end-of-life planning through a queer-affirming lens. This workshop is led by LGBTQIA+ community members and queer-affirming death care professionals who are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive space. Each month, we’ll explore a new end-of-life topic relevant to the LGBTQIA+ community. Join us regularly, and over time, you’ll create a comprehensive guide for your loved ones—ensuring your wishes, identity, and values are honored when […]

Free
Event Series Cultural Kaleidoscope Challenging Perspectives and Building Culturally Competent Deathcare

Cultural Kaleidoscope Challenging Perspectives and Building Culturally Competent Deathcare

The Cultural Kaleidoscope series challenges traditional mindsets, encouraging open, honest conversations about diverse cultural approaches to end-of-life care, grief, and mourning. This transformative program empowers deathcare professionals to provide more inclusive, compassionate support by addressing cultural competence and confronting implicit biases. Key Details: Dates: June 4th, 11th & 18th 2025 (Wednesdays, 11:00 AM–12:30 PM EST) Format: Live virtual classroom (replays available) Global Timing: Tailored for participants across North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia Who Should Attend: Deathcare, medical, mental health professionals, students, doulas, healthcare workers, and forensic teams Course Objectives: Challenge personal and professional mindsets around cultural competence Equip […]

$240.00
Event Series Faith, Religion and Culture for End-of-Life & Deathcare

Faith, Religion and Culture for End-of-Life & Deathcare

Explore the rich diversity of faith, religious, and cultural traditions surrounding death and grieving. This 12-week instructor led series equips deathcare professionals with the cultural competence needed to provide respectful, compassionate care to families from various backgrounds. Key Details: Dates: June 1st - August 17th, 2025 Time: 10:00–11:30 AM EST Format: Live virtual classroom (recordings available) Global Accessibility: Tailored for participants worldwide Each week delves into specific faith, religious and cultural roots of traditions offering insights into rituals, beliefs, and practices. Participants will enhance their ability to honor unique needs and provide culturally informed care. Introduction to Faith, Religion & […]

$999.00
Event Series Cultural Kaleidoscope Challenging Perspectives and Building Culturally Competent Deathcare

Cultural Kaleidoscope Challenging Perspectives and Building Culturally Competent Deathcare

The Cultural Kaleidoscope series challenges traditional mindsets, encouraging open, honest conversations about diverse cultural approaches to end-of-life care, grief, and mourning. This transformative program empowers deathcare professionals to provide more inclusive, compassionate support by addressing cultural competence and confronting implicit biases. Key Details: Dates: June 4th, 11th & 18th 2025 (Wednesdays, 11:00 AM–12:30 PM EST) Format: Live virtual classroom (replays available) Global Timing: Tailored for participants across North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia Who Should Attend: Deathcare, medical, mental health professionals, students, doulas, healthcare workers, and forensic teams Course Objectives: Challenge personal and professional mindsets around cultural competence Equip […]

$240.00
Event Series Faith, Religion and Culture for End-of-Life & Deathcare

Faith, Religion and Culture for End-of-Life & Deathcare

Explore the rich diversity of faith, religious, and cultural traditions surrounding death and grieving. This 12-week instructor led series equips deathcare professionals with the cultural competence needed to provide respectful, compassionate care to families from various backgrounds. Key Details: Dates: June 1st - August 17th, 2025 Time: 10:00–11:30 AM EST Format: Live virtual classroom (recordings available) Global Accessibility: Tailored for participants worldwide Each week delves into specific faith, religious and cultural roots of traditions offering insights into rituals, beliefs, and practices. Participants will enhance their ability to honor unique needs and provide culturally informed care. Introduction to Faith, Religion & […]

$999.00

Queer Death Salon – End of Life and Disability

Virtual Event

We will be joined by Carrie Batt, founder of SEOL CARE for a presentation and discussion about disability at end of life. Carrie trains people with disabilities, their loves ones, and service providers on how to develop a disability informed approach to end of life and grief support. She also offers disability competent end of life care and bereavement support services to the disability community. This is a facilitated drop-in discussion space, with the purpose of building connection, skill, and resources for 2SLGBTQIA+ people navigating end of life in our personal lives and in our communities. Attendees are welcome to […]

Free – $30
Event Series Cultural Kaleidoscope Challenging Perspectives and Building Culturally Competent Deathcare

Cultural Kaleidoscope Challenging Perspectives and Building Culturally Competent Deathcare

The Cultural Kaleidoscope series challenges traditional mindsets, encouraging open, honest conversations about diverse cultural approaches to end-of-life care, grief, and mourning. This transformative program empowers deathcare professionals to provide more inclusive, compassionate support by addressing cultural competence and confronting implicit biases. Key Details: Dates: June 4th, 11th & 18th 2025 (Wednesdays, 11:00 AM–12:30 PM EST) Format: Live virtual classroom (replays available) Global Timing: Tailored for participants across North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia Who Should Attend: Deathcare, medical, mental health professionals, students, doulas, healthcare workers, and forensic teams Course Objectives: Challenge personal and professional mindsets around cultural competence Equip […]

$240.00
Event Series Faith, Religion and Culture for End-of-Life & Deathcare

Faith, Religion and Culture for End-of-Life & Deathcare

Explore the rich diversity of faith, religious, and cultural traditions surrounding death and grieving. This 12-week instructor led series equips deathcare professionals with the cultural competence needed to provide respectful, compassionate care to families from various backgrounds. Key Details: Dates: June 1st - August 17th, 2025 Time: 10:00–11:30 AM EST Format: Live virtual classroom (recordings available) Global Accessibility: Tailored for participants worldwide Each week delves into specific faith, religious and cultural roots of traditions offering insights into rituals, beliefs, and practices. Participants will enhance their ability to honor unique needs and provide culturally informed care. Introduction to Faith, Religion & […]

$999.00

 

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