Thistle Community Death Care

05/28/2026

Chesterfield Public Library just scheduled four death-y workshops for fall... including a mock home funeral, a grief workshop, ancestral veneration, AND a hope chest workshop!

05/18/2026

Wednesday, we will be having a meeting to discuss the value of forming a death/bereavement collaborative in the area. If you have thoughts on how the community-death/grief workers and others-can support each other at end of life and in grief, please consider coming. That said, I know it's a busy time of year. If you are interested and can't make it, message me. We'll figure it out!

05/15/2026

We had a great conversation at the North Courthouse Library last night. A number of local doulas and curious community members discussed what doula work looks like, how each doula does the work differently, the ways we work in the community, and much more! Got me thinking that we may need more regular discussions like this one! Pictured, eight local doulas who were part of this conversation!

05/11/2026

Just a few days away! What questions do you have for end-of-life doulas?

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Death Doulas
Learn how to support to support loved ones during end-of-life transitions. A panel of trained death doulas will explain their role in helping families manage these moments. They offer guidance to help prepare for the future.
📆 Thursday, May 14 6-7:30 p.m.
📍 North Courthouse Road Library
✅ No registration required.
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05/09/2026

Conscious Dying Institute is leading a death meditation at RestFest in Richmond right now! Yes, please.

05/02/2026

Ritual in Effigy. Fertile Ground Gathering. Thank you for the opportunity to talk death and to hold the stories of your beloved dead.

04/29/2026

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04/25/2026

A little writing about the mission of Thistle Community Death Care.

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