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

Laughing to Death

  • 1 Class
  • Class size limited to 25 Learners
  • Zoom Live Stream Option
Explore how humor can ease tension, strengthen connections, and bring comfort and dignity at the end of life.
Next Class  05/21/2026 01:00 PM ET

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It’s Not Too Late!

  • 1 Class
  • Class size limited to 25 Learners
  • Zoom Live Stream Option
Explore key insights from Positive Psychology and discover your signature strengths and the supports that help you flourish.
Next Class  04/30/2026 05:30 PM ET

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Special Experiential Workshop Offering! Reimagining Loss and Grief: Transforming Pain into Power

  • 2 Classes
  • Class size limited to 25 Learners
  • Zoom Live Stream Option
Provides practical, hands-on tools for moving toward internal transformation and empowerment. 
Next Class  06/06/2026 01:00 PM ET

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Ask A Funeral Director

  • 1 Class
  • Class size limited to 25 Learners
  • Zoom Live Stream Option
An open conversation with licensed funeral directors about the realities of funeral service work—and a rare opportunity for real answers.
Next Class  06/09/2026 02:00 PM ET

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Organ Donation 101: What Really Happens Behind the Scenes

  • 1 Class
  • Class size limited to 25 Learners
  • Zoom Live Stream Option
Provides a clear, approachable introduction to how organ donation unfolds within real‑world hospital settings.
Next Class  06/08/2026 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  04/24/2026 12:00 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.