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A network of death doulas, hospice, MAiD & VSED, grief guides and funeral pros who Do Death Different 💫
Founded by @penny.lea.waugh
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Halloween this year was absolutely magical. 5 of us gathered, some with very fresh grief and we didn’t shy away from acknowledging that. We spoke about the people we missed and shared fun stories about them. All of us are over 60 and we talked about grieving some of our dreams or past versions of our selves too. And we drank good wine, passed out candy for hours, and had so much fun together. We can’t just be living in grief and turn away from happiness We can’t avoid grief, it has lessons for us and those that listen are able to navigate the roller coaster ride of grief. When I’m grieving- everything feels amplified. My grief… and my joy. I’m so grateful for these 4 people who approach grief in a similar way. They are my people and my world is richer because of them. By being in community I’ve learned how to integrate grief in creative ways. Stepping into the room with people who have had significant losses and witnessing how they do grief is where wisdom lives. Hang out with your grieving friends! Bring them together and create spaces where grief and joy coexist and THAT becomes our normal. I hope your Halloween was as magical as mine 💫🧙👻 #dodeathdifferent #thedeathnetwork #griefjourney #deathdoula PS my new hat is from @theflwrwitch and the cake (it was really good) @maggieshomemade 🧡 by @thedeathnetwork
Let’s take a peek at what Death Doula life is beyond the bedside. Death Doulas @penny.lea.waugh and @deathdoulaclaudia tabled at Singing Hills Memorial Park for Dia de Los Muertos Why do we do things like this? because the reality is most people have no idea what a Death Doula does. And as the gaps continue to widen in our medical hospice and funeral industries, Death Doula’s continue to expand their roles We ride around with massage tables, bags of shrouding materials, folding tables, canopies, candles, tripods, resource materials and of course, a big cup of coffee. “Grandpa” who belongs to @pinkhearsesociety and went viral with @movingthroughdeath when they posted a video of him shrouded and people really thought we took a dead grandpa to an expo on aging 🤣🤣🤣 he’s always being kept busy by one of us @deathdoulaclaudia loves the benefits of walking through a soggy cemetery with a heavy tote 💪🏼 (we forgot the wagon!!) We always bring @homefuneralalliance guide book. It’s available in print or you can download it from their website. Our resource table continues to grow New additions include @meadowmemorials @healingwithkk @empowered_endings_ @wavesofgriefcollective Providing contact information for our known and trusted partners helps build trust and relationship with the community. 💫 how can you add your information to our resource table? Come to one of our events and bring your cards, we will add them to our traveling resource library. Some of the basic items that you’ll need to have for your traveling home funeral roadshow include ✅ A folding massage table. We often do live shrouding so I selected one that has a weight capacity up to 300 pounds. ✅ a blanket or extra sheet to cover the Massage table, so people aren’t looking at the legs and underside after you shroud. ✅ I keep two shrouds on hand one is a queen size sheet. The other one is a natural fabric. I keep two because if one gets dirty, I like to have a back up. Nobody wants to see a dirty shroud in public! ✅ I usually use scarfs to tie the shroud, there are professional shrouds that you can buy that have straps and ties. I really like using elements that people have a by @thedeathnetwork
Gather and Honor is one of our favorite annual events, why? Because the holidays can feel hard and awkward when you’re grieving. The traditions and activities that used to spark joy now spark something different within. Gather and Honor is an invitation to step into a space where grief and joy coexist and can be acknowledged in community. The reality is, we are all grieving something- a special person, a relationship ending, a dream never coming to fruition, the world we live in 🩷 when we pause and think about it… we actually grieve a lot of everyday things! Hosted by Grief Counselor Jenny Leverman of Yellow Trellis Counseling located in the heart of South Park. Together, with local Death Doula @penny.lea.waugh @tara.endoflifedoula @deathdoulaclaudia @watchingwithpresence of @thedeathnetwork - a South Park San Diego end-of-life collective. Bring a photo, or a note, or a memento to place on the altar. Grab a cup of cocoa and a snack and settle in with San Diego’s most welcoming death and grief workers. 📍Nov 15 4:30-6:30 pm Yellow Trellis Counseling 2991 Kalmia St (South Park) San Diego 💛 FREE community event! 🕯️ Bring a photo or memento for the community altar (take home after) 💬 Hang out with people who are comfortable with the uncomfortable 🧡 Time to share stories and memories 😢🤣 Space for all the emotions Questions? DM or hello@thedeathnetwork.com 🔗 RSVP link in bio #dodeathdifferent #thedeathnetwork #deathdoula #griefgathering #communitygrief @southparksandiego by @thedeathnetwork
It’s true, there is a death care bottleneck happening in the US and nobody really seems to be talking about it 🪦An additional 4000 baby boomers will be dying a day over the next decade ⚕️Hospice is already super stretched 💀Funeral Director attrition is at an all-time high and continues to climb. Who is filling these gaps? Death Doulas are! That’s what @penny.lea.waugh @funeralpreplansandiego and @iristhewise are chatting about on today’s podcast. We will share the link soon!! #dodeathdifferent #thedeathnetwork #deathdoula #deathpodcast #silvertsunami by @thedeathnetwork
Death isn’t a transaction, it’s an important transition that should reflect who we are and how we lived. But death, dying and grief are often considered taboo topics - not any more! We’ve spent over 2 years cultivating a community in San Diego that is committed to Doing Death Differently by creating casual spaces for authentic dialog. At our last event, TDN After Hours, over 50 people came together to help lift the taboo. Half of the crowd were those who work in death and grief care - this is where people come to ask their questions! The Death Network is a tightknit community of doulas, hospice pros, funeral pros, MAiD doctors, grief coaches and community members who are super supportive of each other and the work we do. Death isn’t a solo activity, building a community that supports your choices is vital! Waiting until it’s urgent to make those connections can be challenging. This is your official invitation to join us in Doing Death Differently - we hope to see you at an upcoming event soon! Link in bio for all Death Network events 🩷 Thanks to our guest speakers @orchidcremations @autonomy_healthmd @yourdigitalvault_ @lightbridgehospice And hosts @penny.lea.waugh @movingthroughdeath @guide_withgrace @lastactsoflove And big thanks to Hunter, Kate, Lloyd and Jen @belchingbeavertaverngrill for helping to make this so special! 🦫🍺💀 #dodeathdifferent #thedeathnetwork #deathdoula #sandiegoevents by @thedeathnetwork
Join us at Singing Hills Memorial Park October 31 from 11 to 2 PM. Stop by and say hello to Death Doulas @penny.lea.waugh @deathdoulaclaudia they will be holding a mock Home funeral so you can experience it for yourself - and ask all the questions! We love Home Funerals, especially when people are opting for cremation. Often times there won’t be a service or a visitation, so a home funeral is the perfect way to say goodbye to your loved one before they are in the care of the professionals🏡🩷 Home Funerals are legal in every state- and, In California, you can actually keep your person home for as long as you’d like. DIY home Funerals are becoming more popular, and often times a Death Doula can assist with body care, rituals and remembrance. There’s also a car show, food trucks, pop up shops and treats! We hope to see you there! @singinghillsmemorialpark Oct 31 11-2 pm FREE 💀🎉 Check out @homefuneralalliance for more info about the legalities of home funerals in your state. by @thedeathnetwork
Who else is a Death Doula and a part-time event coordinator? I really didn’t understand the impact of community gatherings when I became a Death Doula, but now I see the value on so many levels! Not only is the community craving transparent authentic dialogue about death, dying, and grief, it’s in these places where we are building our own personal death networks. You can’t be a Death Doula without known and trusted allies in the hospice, medical and funeral professions! And, for these reasons I thoroughly enjoy paying for Canva premium 😉 and event planning as part of my Death Doula work. If you haven’t been to one of our events yet… I’m inviting you to The Death Network After Hours which is one of our most social and educational events @belchingbeavertaverngrill Tuesday Oct 20 6pm 🔗RSVP Link in bio or MeetUp/The Death Network 🤩It’s only $5 but if you comment below I’ll add you to the VIP guest list. #dodeathdifferent #thedeathnetwork #deathdoula #eventorganizer by @thedeathnetwork
Do you know what doulas do besides guiding people through the transition of death? They host events and bring people together to unlock the dialogue and lift the taboo about death and dying! Join doula hosts @penny.lea.waugh @movingthroughdeath @lastactsoflove @guide_withgrace for The Death Network After Hours at @belchingbeavertaverngrill in Vista Ca with special guests @autonomy_healthmd Dr. Donnie Moore and @christafolkers Medical Aid in Dying specialists @orchidcremations Funeral Director, Embalmer Savannah Turhan @pinkhearsesociety @lightbridgehospice LightBridge hospice and palliative care @samantha_tetchner @_yourdigitalvault Ryan and Alex from Your Digital Vault 📍Belching Beaver Tavern & Grill 302 E Broadway Vista Ca 6-8 pm 🔗 RSVP link in bio or MeetUp/The Death Network 🍷Free appetizers and a drink for the first 50 people! #dodeathdifferent #thedeathnetwork #letstalkaboutdeathbaby #deathdoula by @thedeathnetwork
Post Soundbath pics with Deborah from @deathtransitions representing @thedeathdeck at the Coalition for Compassionate Care of California’s 18th Annual Summit! Thanks @yolocares_ca for the “happy hour.” @thedeathnetwork @compassionandchoices @eolcca @empoweredendingsfoundation by @thedeathnetwork
The Death Network After Hours happening Tuesday, October 20th 6:00-8:00pm at The Belching Beaver Tavern in Vista, CA. We have invited industry professionals, so we can mingle, ask questions talk about the topic of death and dying. Come do something super random, super different and super educational at the same time! RSVP link in my bio or head over to @thedeathnetwork and sign up there as well. First 50 RSVPs will receive a free drink ticket! @movingthroughdeath @thedeathnetwork @guide_withgrace @lastactsoflove @belchingbeavertaverngrill @christafolkers @autonomy_healthmd @orchidcremations @lightbridgehospice @samantha_tetchner #sandiego #vista #haloween #deatheducation #deathdoula by @thedeathnetwork
Living with Grief is a 90-minute session that provides a place for grief writing, guided sharing, and meaningful connection. Come join us as we move into a new beautiful space at Yellow Trellis Counseling. Together we’re creating a relaxed environment where we can have a cup of tea and hold space for how grief becomes part of our lives. Looking forward to seeing you there. by @thedeathnetwork
Join us on Tuesday, October 20th, from 6-8 PM at Belching Beaver in Vista! Come meet new people, have questions answered, and enjoy good food and company. RSVP in bio! #death #community #belchingbeaver #northcounty #sandiego by @thedeathnetwork

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