Death Education

If we’re going to Do Death Differently, we have to educate ourselves and consider all the options. From what to say to somebody who is grieving to weighing the best options for your unique end-of-life experience, The Death Network is committed to offering fact-based information so you can explore and consider what is best for you.

Death Cafe: A Conversation About Life, Death, and Everything In Between
Experiencing Loss & Grief Penny Waugh Experiencing Loss & Grief Penny Waugh

Death Cafe: A Conversation About Life, Death, and Everything In Between

At its core, a Death Cafe is a simple concept: people—often strangers—come together in a comfortable setting to have open, informal conversations about death. There’s tea, there are treats, and there’s no set agenda or expert panel guiding the discussion. The goal? To encourage greater awareness of death, which in turn can help us live more fully in the time we have.

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Embracing the Joy and Beauty of a Life Well-Lived: The Concept of a Living Farewell
Planning End-of-Life Penny Waugh Planning End-of-Life Penny Waugh

Embracing the Joy and Beauty of a Life Well-Lived: The Concept of a Living Farewell

Death is an integral part of the circle of life, yet our culture rarely addresses it in this context. Instead, we often view it as a dark, somber event. It's time to flip the script and celebrate those we love authentically—before they are gone. Sharing love, words of affirmation, and precious memories shouldn't be reserved for after someone has passed away. It should happen while they are still alive and able to receive these blessings. Whether facing a terminal diagnosis or nearing the end of life, planning a living funeral or living wake can be a profound and meaningful way to honor a life.

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End of Life Planning: The Unfinished Business Checklist for Your Family
Planning End-of-Life Yiru Pace Planning End-of-Life Yiru Pace

End of Life Planning: The Unfinished Business Checklist for Your Family

No one wants to leave this world with unfinished business. But in all reality, it happens. We never know when it is our time to die. It could be tomorrow, or it could be many decades from now. What do you want to leave your friends and family when you are gone?

Family is often left scrambling after the death of a loved one, whether it is an expected death or not. Why? Because there was unfinished business that was not considered. Unfortunately, your family is left to wrap up your life when you are gone and finish what you cannot. Make sure they are left with the best possible instructions to do so.

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