With tenacity of spirit, passionate courage and warm generosity, the Collaborative's members are committed to culturally changing the way we think, feel and talk about death. Rather than avoiding even the mention of what has become taboo in modern times, dying is the one thing we all have in common, so why not talk about it openly?

We are aware this is a big ask. Sweeping change doesn't happen quickly, but this is how it begins. We are working toward an evolution of the heart, and we understand that the seeds planted today may not bear fruit for generations, but we plant them anyway. And we show others how we did it, encouraging them to make it their own—continue this work in their own way.

The humble knowledge and hard-won wisdom earned through failures and successes, noble dreams and harsh reality-checks have positioned Collaborative members to share their experiences, teach the curious, reach the resistant, and call for a new way of living that respects, but does not fear, the inevitable. Death is the most natural part of life, and honoring it with dignity and grace can deeply enrich the way we live.

If you or your organization would like a Collaborative Member to speak at your event, teach a workshop or class, offer a presentation about the end-of-life work we do, please search our speakers by topic or contact us for a customized program.