A common myth is that children may not be impacted like adults after a death. In fact, it's not uncommon to hear comments such as "They are too young to understand" when referring to children's experiences of loss. Join Dougy Center staff for this free webinar where we dispel myths and raise awareness about children's grief. Thank you to the New York Life Foundation for their continued support on topics surrounding equity, inclusion, and Dougy Center's commitment to children who are grieving.

President Sam Perry from the Green Burial Council introducing green burial essentials, including what the Green Burial Council (GBC) prioritizes when defining "green." This session will include an open discussion about evolving options in green burial and deathcare

Making Visible the Invisible: A Community Conversation about Death an Dying

Applying the values of Acceptance, Belonging, Connection, and Legacy, Death Cafe is a cogenerational gathering that aims to create a comfortable and open space for people to gather and discuss topics related to death, dying, and mortality.

From 3-4:30pm PST at North Coast Recreation District - Fireplace Room

Hopewell House is the only residential hospice home in the Portland-Metro area​ dedicated to caring for those at the end of life. It serves hospice patients at the end of life. Hopewell House provides compassionate end-of-life care by extending care and love to people from all generations, races, ethnicities, languages, abilities, financial means, and religious and spiritual traditions.

Making Visible the Invisible: A Community Conversation about Death an Dying

Applying the values of Acceptance, Belonging, Connection, and Legacy, Death Cafe is a cogenerational gathering that aims to create a comfortable and open space for people to gather and discuss topics related to death, dying, and mortality.

From 4-5:30pm PST at Mary Blake Playhouse - 1218 Avenue A, Seaside, OR 97138

We are hosting monthly gatherings at Hopewell House on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 10:00 a.m., featuring a Tea and Tour to learn more with Executive Director Lesley Sacks and board members.

Author Barbara Coombs Lee will lead a 7-part book discussion series, discussing the book’s instructive stories, practical knowledge, and vital tips with participants.

Making Visible the Invisible: A Community Conversation about Death an Dying

Applying the values of Acceptance, Belonging, Connection, and Legacy, Death Cafe is a cogenerational gathering that aims to create a comfortable and open space for people to gather and discuss topics related to death, dying, and mortality.

From 4-5:30pm PST at North Coast Recreation District - Fireplace Room

"Did you know that in Oregon and Washington, like most states, one is not required to purchase the services of a funeral director or funeral home? Many people don’t know about the rights of families to care for their own dead – what’s often called a “home funeral”.

This workshop shares a bereaved mother’s story of what happened when the deputy medical examiner, hospital chaplain, and funeral director didn’t know the law after her son’s death. The website she later created with other home funeral advocates is changing professional practice to prevent what happened to her family from happening to others."

We are hosting monthly gatherings at Hopewell House on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 10:00 a.m., featuring a Tea and Tour to learn more with Executive Director Lesley Sacks and board members.

The end of year holidays can be especially challenging for children, teens, and families who are grieving. In this webinar, we’ll explore various considerations during the holiday season for families who are grieving (e.g., expectations, pressures, rituals) and helpful ways to support families this holiday season. Thank you to the New York Life Foundation for their continued support on topics surrounding equity, inclusion, and Dougy Center's commitment to children who are grieving.

In Community Support for the National Home Funeral Alliance

The goal of this event is for alternative deathcare and funeral care providers to share resources and have high-level conversations about what we want the future of deathcare to look like, from death doulas to hospice to home funerals to green burials and alternative disposition options to protecting consumer funerary rights.

An artist talk and info session on the value of legacy projects in end-of-life care with co-founder Carolina Starrett

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Being grief-informed sets the foundation for understanding and responding to the needs of people who are grieving the death of someone in their lives. Misassumptions lead to misunderstanding and mistreatment. Tune in for more information on this important topic, including the ten core principles of grief-informed practice.

A 30-minute introduction to the North Coast EOL Collective. Learn more about our Vision, Mission, Values, Story, the Founders and to answer your questions.

Offered 8/29 from 12-12:30

Offered at two times 12pm and 6pm PST

Offered at two times 12pm and 6pm PST

Making Visible the Invisible: A Community Conversation about Death an Dying

Applying the values of Acceptance, Belonging, Connection, and Legacy, Death Cafe is a cogenerational gathering that aims to create a comfortable and open space for people to gather and discuss topics related to death, dying, and mortality.

From 4-5:30pm PST at North Coast Recreation District - Fireplace Room

Join Donate Life Northwest as they help answer your questions and further your understanding of the importance of organ, eye, and tissue donation. Focused topics will include specific data about donation and transplant, the difference between deceased and living donation, and dispelling myths surrounding donation and transplant.

Offered at two times 12 pm and 6 pm PST

Join Donate Life Northwest as they help answer your questions and further your understanding of the importance of organ, eye, and tissue donation. Focused topics will include specific data about donation and transplant, the difference between deceased and living donation, and dispelling myths surrounding donation and transplant.

Offered at two times 12 pm and 6 pm PST

Making Visible the Invisible: A Community Conversation about Death an Dying

Applying the values of Acceptance, Belonging, Connection, and Legacy, Death Cafe is a cogenerational gathering that aims to create a comfortable and open space for people to gather and discuss topics related to death, dying, and mortality.

From 4-5:00pm PST on Zoom

Making Visible the Invisible: A Community Conversation about Death an Dying

Applying the values of Acceptance, Belonging, Connection, and Legacy, Death Cafe is a cogenerational gathering that aims to create a comfortable and open space for people to gather and discuss topics related to death, dying, and mortality.

From 4-5:30pm PST at North Coast Recreation District - Fireplace Room

In this training, Kailey Bradley, LPCC-S, counselor and grief specialist, will discuss the necessity for those in helping professions to learn and recognize the distinct nuances involved in working with the intersection of sexuality and grief. She will discuss the role of mental health stigma, challenges relevant to the impact of illness on sexuality, and ways in which sexuality and grief can be addressed from a practitioner-lead perspective.

A 30-minute introduction to the North Coast EOL Collective. Learn more about our Vision, Mission, Values, Story, the Founders and to answer your questions.

Offered 7/8 and 8/29 from 12-12:30

A 30-minute introduction to the North Coast EOL Collective. Learn more about our Vision, Mission, Values, Story, the Founders and to answer your questions.

Offered 6/24, 7/8 and 8/29 from 12-12:30

Making Visible the Invisible: A Community Conversation about Death an Dying

Applying the values of Acceptance, Belonging, Connection, and Legacy, Death Cafe is a cogenerational gathering that aims to create a comfortable and open space for people to gather and discuss topics related to death, dying, and mortality.

June 23rd

From 4-5:00pm PST on Zoom