* Two spots in the virtual mentorship cohort. Dates and times that the cohort will meet each month are listed below. This is
            not just a mentorship for those who want to work as death doulas, celebrants, or educators and advocates (although it can
             certainly equip you for that). This is a 6 month mentorship for anyone who wants to wade in deep and reclaim a way of 
            being with the dead for themselves or anyone else they cherish. In the midst of our fight against the state and the industry,
            many of you have reached out to ask for a hand to hold or a doorway into the world of communal death care. THIS is that 
            doorway. This is that hand. (There will be six participants total)

             The virtual mentorship will cover grief work and mourning, business essentials, the legal landscape, working with funeral 
             professionals, community led death care and body care, personalized death narratives, how to maintain healthy emotional 
             boundaries and vulnerability at the same time, green burial plus other body disposition options, multiple guest speakers,
             and more. The mentorship is valued at $1,000 with a $250 deposit required to reserve your space. To reserve your spot or
             ask questions about the virtual or in-person mentorships, you can contact Lauren at [email protected]

            Virtual Meeting Dates and Times:
             6:00 – 8:00 p.m. EST
             Wednesday, June 4th
             Wednesday, July 2nd
             Wednesday, August 13th
             Wednesday, September 3rd
             Wednesday, October 1st
             Wednesday, November 5th 

Death Done Differently is also available to present on multiple topics pertaining to the end of life. Some commonly requested themes are the history of death care in the U.S., eco-friendly end of life choices, the necessity of ritual in mourning, or mourning vs. grief.

Whether she is sharing the nature of her work with hospice social workers, leading a small group through end of life planning exercises, or participating in a community event geared toward creating greater openness around death and dying, Lauren passionately believes that to change the death culture we must first get comfortable talking about it.

Presentations
Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana (pending)
Global Green Burial Alliance (2024)
Heartland Hospice (2022)
Eco-Fest (2022)
Fellowship of Christian Counselors (2022)
Mid-America College of Funeral Service (2022)
Trinity English Lutheran Church (2022)
Parkview Home Health and Hospice (2021)
Visiting Nurse (2020, 2021)
Fort Wayne Quaker Meeting (2021)
Sophia’s Portico (2021)
     

To connect with Lauren about an educational opportunity you have in mind, please reach out at [email protected].