Gandhi Quotation"Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever."
- Mahatma Gandhi


Center for Death Education

Providing live online education about death, dying, grief, and end-of-life care. All classes are taught by thanatologists - professionals who have a Master's degree or higher in thanatology - or other industry professionals.

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Why Learn About Death, Dying and Grieving?

Dalai Lama Quotation "Analysis of death is not for the sake of becoming fearful but to appreciate this precious lifetime." - Dalai Lama
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Prepare

Learning about the dying process, death, and grieving will help you prepare for challenges yet to come and help bring understanding to your previous experiences.

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Enhance Your Life

Learning about death is linked to a greater understanding of life, a grounding in personal and social values, enhanced sensitivity and empathy, greater personal growth, and open-mindedness to other cultures.

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Connect

Connect with other learners to talk openly and honestly about death, dying, and grieving.

Learn how to talk with family and loved ones and begin conversations about end-of-life wishes.

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Peace of Mind

Learning about death and dying can reduce death-anxiety, expand your worldview, allow you to see new perspectives, and improve your overall sense of well-being.

Each Class Taught Monthly

Popular Classes

It’s Not Too Late!

  • 1 Class
  • Class size limited to 25 Learners
  • Live Online
Explore key insights from Positive Psychology and discover your signature strengths and the supports that help you flourish.
Next Class  09/16/2026 - 01:00 PM

Playing to Heal: Play Based Approaches in Supporting Grieving Children and Teens

  • 1 Class
  • Class size limited to 25 Learners
  • Live Online
Learn play-based approaches to support grieving children and teenagers.
Next Class  09/24/2026 - 01:00 PM

Mending Our Souls: The Role of Textiles in Death, Loss, and Processing Grief

  • 1 Class
  • Class size limited to 25 Learners
  • Live Online
Explore the role of textiles in supporting healing journeys for individuals and communities experiencing grief.
Next Class  09/15/2026 - 07:00 PM

Understanding Funeral Care

  • 1 Class
  • Class size limited to 25 Learners
  • Live Online
Offers an inviting look at what funeral homes do, how they do it, and the people who make that work possible.
Next Class  09/23/2026 - 01:00 PM

Cultural Views of Death and Dying

  • 2 Classes
  • Class size limited to 25 Learners
  • Live Online
Explores cultural perspectives on death, dying, and grieving within the United States.
Next Class  09/28/2026 - 04:00 PM

How to Talk to Children About Death

  • 1 Class
  • Class size limited to 25 Learners
  • Live Online
Learn practical techniques and supportive ways to talk with children about death, dying, and grief.
Next Class  09/21/2026 - 01:00 PM

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Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Quotation "Maybe...we should develop societies for dealing with the questions of death and dying, to encourage a dialogue on this topic and help people live less fearfully until they die." - Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, M.D.