Death Fest

Last Call: An End of Life Festival

Thank you to the everyone for another successful festival!

Last Call is a free to attend event to explore the fragility and resilience of the human spirit. Enjoy a day of presentation by experts and storytellers, a marketplace of vendors ranging from eco-friendly burial alternatives to personalized memorial keepsakes, and many more engaging activities.


Check out some coverage for our 2023 Festival

Some highlights to get excited about – Telephone of the Wind, Meet a Death Doula, Preparing your Estate, and more!


Death Screening

Movie Screening

Thank you to everyone who attended our recent screening and discussion event!

We are pleased to work with When You Die to raise awareness about death. We have facilitated a screening of Chapter 1: In the Realm of Death and Dreaming and Chapter 2: Saying Goodbye and are planning more. This event aims to facilitate open conversations about end-of-life matters and provide valuable insights into the process of saying goodbye.

Check back for more info!


Death Dinner

Death Over Dinner

Thank you to everyone who attended our recent Death Over Dinner event!

Death Over Dinner is a unique gathering that aims to foster open and meaningful conversations about death and dying in a supportive and comfortable environment. Participants come together over a shared meal to discuss various aspects of mortality, including end-of-life preferences, funeral arrangements, legacy, and more.

Check back for future Death Over Dinner Events!


Death Club

R.I.P Book Club

2 Year celebration coming soon!

The Read in Peace Book Club is hosted by Kelly Tecklenburg at Neighborhood Reads in Washington, MO. Exploring books and embracing death positive conversations that inspire us to be more conscious of our day-to-day living.

Ask to join the Facebook group for regular updates on what’s next for the book club!

You don’t want to miss this event.


Death Ed

CEU Event

Thank you to everyone who attended the Gateway CEU Event.

We are delighted to announce a continuing education event in partnership with Gateway End-of-Life Coalition! This session offers a unique opportunity to earn 3 continuing education units while delving into the topic of ethics at the end of life. We look forward to welcoming you for this enriching and informative event.

We can’t wait to do it again in 2025!

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