artful dying
Creative end of life planning
Artful Dying
End of Life Wishes & Care Planning
Discover what matters most to you at the end of life through this creative process of exploring life, dying, death, and the afterlife.
All are welcome in this community of supportive and courageous learning.
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If you received a diagnosis today, and you had 3 months to live, would you and your loved ones know what you want for the end of your life?
Death is a natural part of life. 100% of us are going to die, yet only about 25% plan for it. That leaves a lot of room for the unknown, unexpected and unwanted.
How do you want to be cared for near the end of your life?
If you can’t advocate for yourself, can your loved ones advocate on your behalf?
Do you know what your end-of-life choices and rights are?
Are there relationships that you’d like to tend to before it’s too late?
Do you want to be cremated, aquamated, or terramated?
What do you believe happens after you die?
As an end of life doula, chaplain, and life coach, I’ve had a front row seat to what it looks like when end of life plans aren’t made, when death is met with crisis, and when wishes aren’t shared with loved ones. Thinking and talking about the end of life can be challenging. I get it, but I know how transformational and healing it can be too. I’ve also had a front row seat to what it looks like to meet death with a plan, meaning, love, and support. Even in the face of great sorrow.
No decision is a decision! If you don’t decide for yourself someone will have to decide for you. And trust me, they don’t want to.
ARTFUL DYING is for you if:
You are looking for a supportive environment to explore your own life and death
You or someone you love is experiencing a life-limiting illness
You want to be proactive in creating a holistic plan for you and your loved ones
You are a caregiver or support person at the end of life
You are a curious human and want to explore your options
You want to be creative with your end of life wishes
ARTFUL DYING WILL HELP YOU:
Identify and focus on what matters most
Explore your end of life desires, beliefs, and wishes
Have meaningful conversations about death with others
Become more comfortable talking about death
Practice loving-kindness for yourself and others
Create an end of life vision and care plan that you can easily share with others
What to Expect
This is a 7-week online group class. We will meet each week for 90 minutes with heart work and self-exploration in between. Prior to our weekly class, I will offer a series of reflective journaling and writing prompts related to the following areas:
Physical: Receiving care and creating comfort and beauty
Spiritual: Honoring beliefs and practices
Emotional: Honoring feelings and relationships
Legacy: Meaning-making and what we leave behind
After Death Care: Honoring the body and celebrating life
Life Systems: Remembering our eternal connection to Mother Earth
In addition to facilitating a rich conversation, I will share video clips, book excerpts, poetry, and other resources to deepen your experience. During our time together I will be available to coach you on questions or challenges that arise and help you become aware of the choices available to you. At the end of this course, you will have created your personalized plan to carry forward throughout your life as you change and grow. It can be edited as needed.
Although we do reflect on advanced directives, health care power of attorney, DNR, POLST, and wills, this class is so much more than legal documentation. You will have an opportunity to make all the lists; financial accounts, insurance policies, titles, Apple ID, social media login credentials, and so on. My wish for you is that you will be fundamentally changed by this class in a way that allows you to embrace the artfulness of a life fully lived, and when your time comes be celebrated in an artful death. Remember, all the planning in the world means nothing if you don’t share it with those that love you. Make your wishes known.
What’s Included
7 Live Zoom Gatherings
Expansive Resource List
Guidance & Coaching for Goal Setting
Reflective Journaling & Writing Prompts
Reflection Questions
Community Learning
Grounding & Centering Practices
Inspirational Quotes, Poetry & Book Excerpts
Printable Worksheets
Reference Templates
Experiential & Ritual Practices
Healing Circle & Closing Ceremony
bonus
Comprehensive Document to Update & Change As Your Life Changes
Investment/Exchange
$450.00 USD
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No payment plans are available.
No refunds or exchanges after purchase.
This class size will remain small as a way to hold a container for a supportive environment. By participating you agree to hold content, participant communications, and community conversations confidential. Therefore, no recordings of the sessions will be available.
All are welcome. It is my priority that my offerings are welcoming for anyone, regardless of race, gender, sexuality, class, religion, and identity.
This work is powerful and can bring forward emotions of all sorts. It is expected that if you need support, you seek whatever resources you need. Offerings from Rhea Mader do not claim to be therapeutic and should not be used as such.
Thank you for honoring my art and expression of it. Please do not share it with anyone who has not invested in it. Do not claim it as your own or tweak it in any way to use it for your own benefit. Always give credit.
See POLICIES for more information.
About scholarships
Built on principles of prosperity, accessibility, inclusion, wellness, and sustainability, I’m offering partial scholarships to those who wish to participate but are facing challenges or hardship.
If you or your organization are in a place of plenty and you would like to pay it forward, consider offering a scholarship to someone else that is facing challenges or hardship.
There is currently no scholarship available for this offering.
What if death is not a singular rite of passage?