Collaborative Spotlight

Winter 2021

Like many in this work, Emily Nelson stumbled into death care before it developed into a deeper calling. She was exposed to death early and often in her younger years, starting with the loss of her birth mother as a small child, followed by grandparents, and then the loss of a close friend to war during college.

Winter 2021

We’ve done the research for you! So, for everything you want to know about the Colorado End of Life Options Act, this Community Spotlight is FYI with FAQs and links to more resources and information. If you have more questions or would like to find an end-of-life doula who can offer care and support for those seeking medical aid in dying, search the Collaborative’s End-of-Life Doula Directory.

Fall 2020

Kerry is the secretary and co-founder of the Colorado End-of-Life Collaborative, as well as the proprietor of End-of-Life Midwife. She has authored several books and is regularly invited to speak and teach about her work as an end-of-life doula, as well as a victim’s specialist for the Denver Police Department. Her most recent book, War Cries: Unheard Voices, Unmarked Graves, is a beautifully haunting collection of poems that give voice to the stories of many people much like ourselves who died during WWII. CEOLC is proud to feature her article, “Why Our Collaborative Is Imperative,” as we launch our new Collaborative Blog. Find out more about Kerry in this month’s Member Spotlight.

Fall 2020

CEOLC Announces 501(c)6 Non-profit Tax Exemption Status – The CEOLC received its tax exemption status from the IRS! We are now officially a 501(c)6 non-profit membership organization, technically falling into the category of “business league.”

Fall 2020

Third Annual Pet Memorial Event | Please, join us at our annual ceremony, hosted with Caring Pathways, honoring and celebrating the loving animal companions that have touched our lives over the years.

Fall 2020

We are proud to shine the spotlight on our friend and affiliate member, Ed Gazdova of Sustainable Funeral. His patent-pending Alkaline Hydrolysis 2.0 and New Life Chamber offer an ecologically sound and sustainable end-of-life option. Find out more about Sustainable Funeral’s aqua cremation method in this month’s Affiliate Member Spotlight.

Fall 2020

Bringing Race & Culture to the Forefront in End-of-Life Care

A Perfect Storm… Awakening

by Cindy Kaufman – CEOLC President & Co-Founder

Summer 2020

Washington Becomes First State to Legalize Human Composting | First Human Composting Site Set for Seattle | Colorado Human Composting Bill Stalls in State Senate

Summer 2020

Offering personalized ceremonies for every occasion, these local folks co-create with you unique ceremonies to honor your milestone moments. Weddings, funerals, baby naming/welcoming, blessings, you name it! From birth to earth and everything in between, these celebrants can craft a ceremony that reflects your story and matches your personality.

Summer 2020

This new website is the product of a dream to unify a community of professional end-of-life (EOL) doulas who work to empower & support one another, rather than compete with each other. We are always stronger together! Not only does this dream bring EOL doulas together, it includes many local affiliate businesses & organizations, our community & the end-of-life industry. This new model of collaboration instead of competition has the potential to change the way we collectively think & feel about death & dying—the way we live our lives to die well when that time comes.

Summer 2020 – Affiliate SpotlightLaura WalkerWeb Designer, Writer, Editor, EducatorAs a freelance writer, editor, creator of WordPress websites, and business marketing and communications consultant, specializing in strategy planning and writing, I am also a flexible, quick learner and teacher who can provide other skills and talents (explore my website or ask for more info).I am

Summer 2020

Cindy is the president and co-founder of the Colorado End-of-Life Collaborative, as well as the proprietor of HeartSpeak End-of-Life Companioning. She is regularly invited to speak and teach about what it means to be an end-of-life doula. Her most recent book, The Mortal’s Guide to Dying Well: Practical Wisdom from an End-of-Life Doula, was released in May 2020. Visit Cindy’s website to see more articles, publications and interviews.