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 streaming or in-person educational learning about death, dying, grieving, 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

Swedish Death Cleaning: A Gentle Beginning

  • 1 Class
  • Class size limited to 25 Learners
  • Zoom Live Stream Option
Explore Swedish Death Cleaning, how it differs from traditional decluttering, and how tending to our spaces can bring clarity, comfort, and a deeper sense of pe...
Next Class  03/26/2026 06:00 PM ET

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

  • 1 Class
  • Class size limited to 25 Learners
  • Zoom Live Stream Option
Explore the role of textiles in supporting healing journeys for individuals and communities experiencing grief.
Next Class  03/24/2026 07:00 PM ET

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Funeral Traditions and Final Resting Choices

  • 1 Class
  • Class size limited to 20 Learners
  • Zoom Live Stream Option
Explore funeral practices from traditional burials and cremations to ecological options like green burial and water cremation.
Next Class  04/01/2026 06:00 PM ET

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How to Talk to Children About Death

  • 1 Class
  • Class size limited to 25 Learners
  • Zoom Live Stream Option
Learn practical techniques and supportive ways to talk with children about death, dying, and grief.
Next Class  03/27/2026 12:00 PM ET

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Hospice and Palliative Care

  • 1 Class
  • Class size limited to 20 Learners
  • Zoom Live Stream Option
Gain insight into the distinctions between hospice and palliative care and the ways each contributes to comfort and support.
Next Class  04/07/2026 06:00 PM ET

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Exploring the Ethics of Medical Aid in Dying (MAID)

  • 1 Class
  • Class size limited to 25 Learners
  • Zoom Live Stream Option
A thoughtful exploration of the moral arguments surrounding Medical Aid in Dying.
Next Class  03/11/2026 06:00 PM ET

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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.