Artful Dying: The Roll of an End-of-Life Dula
“It is in the dying that we awake …” —St. Francis Dying to live is a yearning for what life has to offer. Living to die is just being alive for life to end. But what if we are faced with an end we are not ready for? This is where an end-of-life doula can […]
Final conversation: Practical and profound discussions about death
Almost no one wants to talk about death, whether their own or a loved one’s passing. But Maureen Kures welcomes the discussion. Kures is the Seattle-based founder of Radiant Mourning, a service to help families discuss and plan for death. “We don’t want to talk about death in our culture because of that fear of the […]
Preparing for a Family Meeting with your Medical Team (In memory of Dr. Stu Farber)
Who Needs Palliative Care? If you have been diagnosed with a terminal illness, you may initially decide to pursue treatment thinking that perhaps there is some cure out there for you. Your medical team will support you with treatment and see how things progress. This in hopes for the best outcomes with the goal of […]
The Who, What, Why, Where and When of a Death Café
What is a Death Café? A Death Café is an event where people come together to talk about anything related to Death and Dying. There is usually no charge but there may be an ask or “pass the hat” for a free will offering to cover expenses of snacks, treats and drinks that are offered. […]
Train the Trainer with Gentle Passage Doula Collective
In an era where compassionate care at life’s final stages is more significant than ever, Gentle Passage Doula Collective (GPDC) is thrilled to be a part of the transformative movement. Our innovative Train the Trainer Program is specifically designed for those who are passionate about elevating end-of-life care in their areas of work. This initiative […]
Compassionate Care at End of Life: How EOLDs Help Ease the Final Transition
Death isn’t easily discussed in our society yet the dying process, which every living being must go through, can be a sacred and transformative experience rather than a stressful, difficult time. Finding someone you trust who can listen deeply to your questions and concerns about death, can help you accept and work through the intensely […]
The Month Of Love
In the heart of life’s profound mysteries, love and loss intertwine in an eternal dance. To truly cherish someone means to be vulnerable to the deepest sorrows when they depart from this world. Life offers us the opportunity to embrace this vulnerability, be with all of what it means to be living right now, and, […]
Estate Planning: What are the Differences Between a Living Will and a Revocable Trust
Estate planning is an essential piece of getting your affairs in order. But there are options even in this step. I never thought much about estate planning until my Mother died. My Father was left to figure out where all his assets were and how much money he had, because my Mom managed the finances […]
