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Community Conversations and Workshops
As the Community Care Specialist at Grand Rapids Cremation & Funeral Service, I’m hosting a free educational series "Tuesday Talks". This is a way to participate in honest, practical, and surprisingly un-scary conversations that everyone needs but few of us ever have.
I’m covering these topics with warmth, zero judgment, and light refreshments. Because deathcare is community care, and this community deserves a safe place to ask every question you've ever been afraid to ask.
Come as you are. Curiosity welcome.
Tuesday 23 June 2026 |
6 - 7:30pm
To Die For: Top 10 Things We Wish You Knew -Inside the Funeral Home
This conversation will be focused on covering the most common asked questions that we face in the funeral home industry from grieving families and community members. Led in a conversation style formatting with resources abundant! Thank you always to the Grand Rapids Public Library - Seymour location for hosting/collaborating and providing refreshments!
Let’s talk about taking care of our companion animal family - and by extension - ourselves! Delighted to be a presenter at the first ever event for the Michigan Deathcare Collaborative.
10 - 12 October 2025
The Role of a Companion Animal Doula
I am elated to be speaking at the 2025 “Doulapalooza” which is the National End-of-Life Doula Alliance's (NEDA) signature national gathering! Alongside my colleague Angela Shook, I will be focused on the role of the companion animal EOL doulas in our communities.
Note: This is a ticketed event only available to NEDA members at this time.
Tuesday 29 July 2025 | 6pm
Tuesday 21 October 2025 | 6pm
Tuesday 11 November 2025 | 6pm
To Die For: Conversations on Death
Join myself and colleague Sara Sun for a community led death cafè style conv at the Grand Rapids Public Library - Seymour location
Saturday 21 September 2024
Sunday 21 September 2025
10:30am
Ceremony for Unclaimed Neighbors
Honoring the memories of our neighbors laid to rest at the Oak Grove Cemetery who may have been labeled as “unclaimed” but will remain remembered always. Special thanks to my friend and collaborator Sarah Sun for organizing.
Saturday 14 Sept 2024
Secure Your Wishes: Comprehensive Directives Workshop
Would love to see you again at the Allegan District Library for all things Advance Directives.
Tuesday 10 Sept 2024
How do you Doula?
Thrilled to be speaking and collaborating with NEDA for their “How do you doula?” series. This is a public virtual event so all are welcome to join us in conversation.