Our Mission
Most people find it difficult to talk about death. Our mission is to enhance the way we live by fundamentally changing the way we talk about death. Our community partners provide support, services, and education to help you talk about what’s important to you so that you can live well and end well.
“We need to change our culture to re-accept death as part of life.”
—C. Bree Johnston, M.D., MPH, FACP
Engage.
Empower.
Connect.
Get comfortable talking about death
Most people don’t know how to have the conversation. 92% of people say talking to loved ones is important. 32% have actually done so.
Source: The Conversation Project
Media
Get educated
Our partnership is a hub for valuable services and resources.
Education and Events
What's important to you?
Make your bucket list and decide what you want in your final days.
Resources
Take action
Whom would you trust to make decisions for you if you are unable to do so for yourself?
Write it down.
Resources
We want to fundamentally change the way we talk about death.
“Doesn't everything die at last, and too soon?
Tell me, what is it you plan to do
with your one wild and precious life?”
“Our ultimate goal, after all, is not a good death but a good life to the very end.” —Atul Gawande
Get To Know Us....
We are a partnership of community organizations working together to impact these six important areas:
Community-Based Education
Free workshops
Trainer education
One-on-one sessions
Community Outreach
Spread the word about the Partnership
Community events
Expert speaker panels
Professional Education
Learning and development for all professionals involved with end-of-life care
Curriculum development
Partner Development
Move Partnership from individual to collective impact outcomes
Enhance understanding of mission, culture, and values of Partner organizations in the end-of-life journey
Support Partner organization workforce EOL planning
Create space for authentic and inclusive community engagement
Workplace Initiatives
Helping organizations educate their staff
Pilot projects
Policy & Advocacy
Advocating locally, regionally and nationally for change
Community organizing