A few things we’re great at
What makes Last Call great is its unique ability to bring people together—through creativity, community, and courage—to talk openly about death and, in doing so, celebrate life more fully.
End of Life Festival
Last Call: An End-of-Life Festival is a one-of-a-kind event that brings together artists, educators, storytellers, and death care professionals for a day of connection, curiosity, and community. Through workshops, performances, rituals, and resource-sharing, the festival invites attendees to explore death, dying, and grief in meaningful, creative, and unexpected ways—all in service of living more fully.
Dying to Know Trivia Night
Dying to Know Trivia Night is a lively evening of fun, facts, and unexpected insights—where your curiosity about death just might win you a prize. Gather your team (or join one when you arrive) and put your knowledge to the test with questions that span pop culture, history, science, and the strange-but-true world of death and dying. It’s part game night, part education, all heart—and it supports a great cause.
R.I.P. Book Club
Read in Peace Book Club is a mortality awareness reading group hosted by Kelly Tecklenburg at Neighborhood Reads in Washington, MO. Together, we explore books that spark meaningful conversations about mortality, grief, and living with intention. It’s a space for reflection, community, and curiosity—one page at a time. Join the Read in Peace Facebook group for updates on upcoming reads and gatherings.
Doc & Discussion
Doc & Discussion is an intimate screening and conversation series that explores death, dying, and what may come after—through powerful documentaries and guided dialogue. Each event features a thought-provoking film followed by a community discussion led by an experienced facilitator. It’s a chance to reflect, ask questions, and connect with others around life’s biggest transitions.
Death Over Dinner
Death Over Dinner is a meaningful gathering where guests share a meal and dive into guided conversations about death, dying, and what matters most. In a warm, supportive setting, participants explore end-of-life topics with curiosity, courage, and connection—proving that talking about death can actually bring us closer to life.
Death Education
Interested in going deeper? Explore death education opportunities that empower you to support others at the end of life—with compassion, confidence, and clarity. Through With Love, Lauren Ponder co-leads the Eden End-of-Life Doula Certificate Program and offers additional workshops and resources for those called to this work. Whether you’re just beginning or ready to deepen your practice, there’s a place for you to learn and grow.