We believe knowledge is the key to understanding. Our mission is to offer educational experiences about death, dying, grief, and end-of-life care in a respectful learning environment. We aim to help individuals prepare for future experiences, gain insights into past ones, and encourage open conversations about death amoung friends and family.
Live, interactive online learning experiences deepen understanding of the dying process, end-of-life care, death, and grief. Our interactive format allows you to engage directly with professional instructors in real time, fostering meaningful discussions and deeper exploration of these topics.
We understand that not everyone feels comfortable discussing death. Our classes allow you to engage at your own pace, choosing the level of interaction that feels right for you. Cameras are optional, ensuring a private, supportive, and welcoming learning experience where your comfort is always respected.
We envision a world where death, dying, and grief are discussed openly and honestly - free from stigma and silence. A world where everyone has access to accurate information, are equipped to navigate death and loss, and can offer meaningful support to others. Join us in creating this world.
Dr. Kailey Bradley is the co-owner of Refuge Counseling and is an adjunct professor of thanatology at Marian University.
Jane is an end‑of‑life doula and author in Durham, NC, who has supported hospice patients for eight years through her practice.
Jason is passionate about educating people about hospice care, advance care planning, and other end-of-life topics/issues.
Dr. Terri Daniel is an end-of-life educator, inter-spiritual hospice chaplain, and death studies professor in Portland, OR.
Rev Stephen Garrett, MA, is the executive director of the Memorial Society of BC and an end‑of‑life doula trainer at Rhodes Wellness College.
Meghan is a Certified Child Life Specialist through the Association of Child Life Professionals and a Fellow in Thanatology.
Emma holds a Master of Thanatology from Marian University and a Grief Counselor Certification from the AIHCP.
Chelsea currently serves as Outreach Director at Wilmington Funeral & Cremation in Wilmington, NC, with a focus on education.
Stephanie holds graduate degrees in thanatology, philosophy, and gerontology and teaches death, dying, and grief at multiple universities.
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