Conversations About the End of Life

mə-MEN-toh MOR-ee (Latin: Remember that you have to die)

MEMENTO MORI  is a series of five weekly sessions that facilitate conversations about death and dying.  It encourages individual empowerment and fosters the emotional and mental clarity needed for a meaningful end of life.

While we all are preparing for major mile-stones in our lives, such as weddings, births, or retirement, we rarely prepare for death but rather let things unfold on their own – with questionable success. Here, we make an attempt to be intentional about our last chapter in life.

Current end-of-life practices are largely left to institutions, such as hospitals and funeral homes. The taboo of talking about dying prevents many individuals from being informed and educated participants of their own end of life journey. Families frequently leave important considerations to the last minute when they are at their most distressed and vulnerable. Breaking the taboo is one of the key goals of the Memento Mori sessions.

The participants share personal thoughts and experiences, which are treated with respect, privacy, and consideration. Reading materials and diverse resources, such as videos, online talks, and hand-outs facilitate in-depth sessions to help shed light on a multitude of issues.