1 MONTH
1 LEGACY
The art of living & dying cohort
Give the Gift of Certainty.
Our Process
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Plan with Purpose
Together, we outline a path forward that’s realistic, strategic, and tailored to your specific needs.
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Collaborate Openly
You’re part of the process. We keep communication open and decisions shared—no black boxes or surprises.
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Adapt as Needed
Every project is different. We stay flexible and responsive to make sure the process fits your flow—not the other way around.
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COMPLETE PLAN
When we deliver, it’s not just a finished product—it’s a solution you can trust, backed by real care and effort.
The Art of Living and Dying was born from the quiet, profound moments witnessed at the bedside during life’s most vulnerable transitions AND the process of letting go of a life. As an end-of-life doula, I have seen the family dynamics, the lingering loose ends, and the unspoken weight carried near the end when an individual’s only focus should be resting and letting their body transition.
While we may not know how or when our story ends, we can give ourselves and our loved ones the gift of certainty by controlling the details we leave behind.
This course offers a dedicated space to explore your options, resolve lingering details, and create a clear roadmap so your family knows your exact wishes and where to find them. Through letter writing, open conversation, and practical planning, we transform your values into lasting peace in 1 month.
Find out more below and if it’s right for you.
Upcoming: Hybrid Retreat (Day Retreat)This is a small-group experience designed to help you become more comfortable talking about death, understand your options for end-of-life care, and take practical steps to document and prepare yourself and the people you love for end of life.
The event takes place online & in-person.
LEARN
Explore death and dying, advance care planning, end-of-life care, estate planning, and the resources available to you and your loved ones. Gain a clearer understanding of options so you can make informed decisions with greater confidence.
PREPARE
Move through a simple, guided process to organize your wishes, important information, and essential documents. Begin creating a plan that makes it easier for the people you love to know what matters to you, what you've decided, and where to find what they need.
CONNECT
Talk honestly about death, dying, grief, caregiving, and legacy within a small, supportive cohort. Build connection with others who are willing to have the conversations our culture often avoids without judgment, pressure, or having to have all the answers.
COMPLETE
Receive individualized support, accountability, and guidance as you work toward completing your estate-planning preparations. Depending on your individual needs, this may include preparing for an attorney consultation, completing a basic Will, organizing your Trust binder, gathering important documents, or addressing the practical and personal details you've been putting off.
Deposit: $500
Total: $2200
Payment Plans Accepted Upon Request.
What to Expect-
We blend guided moments, open exploration, and space to reflect—so the experience feels both focused and fluid.
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Connection is a core part of the process. You’ll learn just as much from the group as from the content itself.
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Led by experienced guides who know how to hold space, encourage participation, and keep things moving with purpose.
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Our events prioritize comfort, safety, and respect—so you can show up as you are and fully engage in the process.
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We often include optional check-ins, next steps, or community resources to help you keep the momentum going.
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4 week course designed to meet at an in-person setting at the beginning and end of our sessions. In-between the 4 weeks several virtual meetings take place online with the group for continued education. Additional virtual meetings are with the facilitator in a 1-on-1 and/or with a chosen peer from the cohort. On the last day, we meet again to discuss our findings, sign documents with a notary & celebrate the time spent together learning over foods & sound bath.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your Questions, Answered
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and enroll for the cohort below. You’re welcome here!
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You've been meaning to create a Will or Trust but don't know where to start.
You want to talk about death without having to pretend it's not happening.
You want to understand your choices for end-of-life care.
You have information scattered across your home, computer, or head and want to bring it together.
You want your loved ones to have a clearer idea of your wishes.
You'd benefit from having a small community and some accountability to actually finish what you start.
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End-of-life planning is the process of thinking through, communicating, and documenting how you want to be cared for and what matters to you as you approach the end of life. It can include practical matters such as Wills, Trusts, advance directives, powers of attorney, funeral or disposition preferences, and organizing important information for the people who may need it. But planning is also about the human pieces: your values, relationships, spiritual or cultural traditions, personal wishes, and the stories you want to leave behind. It gives you an opportunity to make choices while you are well and able, rather than leaving loved ones to guess during a difficult time.
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Anyone who wants to become more prepared for their own death or for the possibility of supporting someone they love. You don't need to be elderly, ill, or facing an immediate end-of-life situation to participate. Anyone who’s interested in end-of-life planning is welcome.
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No. While grief and loss may naturally be part of our conversations, The Art of Living & Dying is primarily an educational and preparation experience. We focus on understanding your options, identifying your wishes, organizing important information, and becoming more comfortable having conversations about death and dying.
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2 full day retreats. 1-3 hours of individual support with facilitators/professionals, several hours accountability with another member of your cohort. Depending on your specific estate needs, additional “homework” will be discussed on a case-by-case basis, whether it’s to begin or complete a Will or Trust -online or with an attorney which may take hours or days.
However long it takes, in these 4 weeks, you will have professional and peer support to help guide you through.
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No. You don't need to have the right words or even know exactly how you feel about death. The purpose of the experience is to create a space where you can explore these topics at your own pace, without judgment. As long as you are okay listening to others talk about this topic, we encourage listening as participation too.
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No. In fact, this experience is designed in part for people who have been putting it off because they don't know where to begin.
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The program includes a simple planning binder and guided preparation process. You'll have time to organize your information, clarify your wishes, and prepare for completing your legal documents. If you're using attorney-prepared Will or Trust documents, you'll have an opportunity to complete the signing and notarization process during our final gathering.
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Yes. The experience is designed for people living in or around the Greater Seattle area because portions of the program take place in person.