Events

2026 UCSD Body Donation Memorial Service The 2026 UCSD Body Donation Memorial Service is open to the family and friends of loved ones who donated their bodies to science. Join the faculty and students from the 2025/2026 UCSD School of Medicine and the Skaggs School of Pharmacy in honoring the gift from your loved one […]

The Orange County Virtual Death Cafe is the place to be to immerse yourself in a lively discussion around dying and death. Anyone curious about dying and death is welcome. Are you looking for a safe place to share your thoughts, ask questions, and hear what others say? At our long-running  O.C. Virtual Death Cafe, we […]

The Vista Death Cafe meets in person at 1 PM once per quarter. The Vista Death Cafe started in August 2025.  Despite having to coordinate schedules with the very active Vista senior community, Mel McClave eventually found a time and space that fit into both schedules. Do you have an interest in the subject of […]

Due to a scheduling conflict, the June "Ask An End-of-Life Doula" event is canceled.  Eva and I look forward to seeing you all in August. Thank you for being flexible and understanding. In the meantime, we are available to take questions via email. "Ask An End-Of-Life Doula" meets in person at the Vista Senior Center […]

Do you have a life-limiting diagnosis? Virtual Terminal Talk is a FREE group-led discussion inviting people living with a life-limiting diagnosis to join others in exploring the realities of dying and death. This supportive space encourages participants to share thoughts on the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of dying. While grief may naturally emerge, Terminal […]