A Collective Approach to Death and Dying

Creating community by connecting people, resources, and experiences to educate and support a holistic approach to end-of-life for individuals and families living on the North Coast.

Mission

Values

  • To be a container for the joy, suffering, and uncertainty of each person’s lived experience and relationship with death and dying.

  • Person-centered, inclusive, equitable. Each person has a unique lived experience and story within our shared humanity.

  • With a servant’s heart to listen, bear witness to, and hold the story of each individual and family as a unique and integral part of our shared humanity and sense of place.

  • The invitation to create beauty and meaning from our lived experience and story.

Commitments

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

    Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are integral to the values of the North Coast EOL Collective: Acceptance, Belonging, Connection, and Legacy. They guide how we create community, support individuals and families, and ensure one’s relationship with death and dying reflects their lived and ancestral experiences. We are dedicated to creating a space that mirrors the diversity of our community, where everyone is respected, supported, and seen, challenging taboos and fears through conversation, education, and deep listening. Our commitment to these values and practices informs and supports our vision: A Collective Approach to Death and Dying.

  • Sustainability

    Environmental sustainability is integral to our vision of A Collective Approach to Death and Dying at the North Coast EOL Collective. Our mission is to create community by connecting people, resources, and experiences to educate and support a holistic approach to end-of-life for individuals and families living on the North Coast. Sustainability means minimizing our environmental impact while providing compassionate and inclusive end-of-life support. We work towards this vision by embracing virtual services, reducing waste and resource consumption, and promoting green burial options and environmentally friendly practices through education and resources. We envision a future where our community thrives in a sustainable environment, with end-of-life care that honors people and the planet. The North Coast EOL Collective aims to leave a positive, lasting legacy that supports both individual well-being and the health of our planet.

  • United Nations Global Sustainable Development Goal #3- Good Health and Well-Being

    The North Coast EOL Collective contributes to the United Nations Global Sustainable Development Goal #3: Good Health and Well-Being. By providing thoughtful, holistic, and inclusive end-of-life support, the Collective is an integrative approach to death and dying. We ensure access to high-quality education, resources, and services for all individuals and families, regardless of their circumstances. To address the inequities of end-of-life care, especially in rural and underserved communities, investment in education and resources is an essential and integral part of a compassionate and resilient community. We foster conversations, connection, and learning about death and dying, creating a sense of community around a profound experience we share. We believe the health and well-being of our community is a shared responsibility. In doing so, we promote sustainable practices that honor people and the planet.