Why Learn About Death?

Death is part of life. Let’s approach it with knowledge, openness, and care—together.

Prepare

Understand past experiences and prepare for future challenges.

Enhance Your Life

Deepen understanding, strengthen values, and build empathy.

Connect

Talk openly about death, dying, and grief with greater confidence.

Peace of Mind

Ease death anxiety, broaden perspectives, and support well-being.

“Analysis of death is not for the sake of becoming fearful but to appreciate this precious lifetime.”— Dalai Lama

The Center for Death Education provides affordable, live online classes on death, dying, grief, and end-of-life care, led by a thanatologist or a qualified professional.

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It’s Not Too Late!

  • 1-part class
  • 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-part class
  • 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-part class
  • 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-part class
  • 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-part class
  • 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-part class
  • 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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“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 Kübler-Ross, M.D.