This program is brought to you by the Chicago Area Villages Collaborative as part of our End-of-Life Series.
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Death can be a challenging topic to discuss. Many wonder why and how to prepare for it. In this presentation, you will hear about what a Death Doula is, why people benefit from the services provided, what a home funeral is, how to explore your legacy and the importance of preserving it. The work of a Death Doula is to assist individuals and families to prepare for end of life. Death Doulas have facilitated life-to-death transitions for both the dying and those left behind in all cultures since ancient times. The role of a Death Doula is to support and honor the wishes of a dying individual.
Services of a Death Doula include: Death Education, Consultation on All Aspects of Dying Except Medical, Funeral Arrangements (Traditional, Home, Green Burial), Referrals for Trusts and Wills, Advance Directive, Legacy, Caregiver Assistance, Sitting Vigil with the Dying Person, Obituary Drafting, Grief Counseling, Distribution of Possessions, Financial Inventory, Account Closures, Personal Inventory.
What is the Chicago Area Villages Collaborative?
There are eight “Villages” in the Chicago area, all part of the international
Village Movement—grassroots organizations of older adults designed to help people age and thrive in their communities. Each Village reflects its community and leadership. We invite you to contact a Village
in your area to learn more about what we do and how you can join.
South Loop, Bronzeville:
South Loop Village
Oak Park/River Forest:
Arbor West Neighbors
South Side/Hyde Park:
Chicago Hyde Park Village
Far North Side:
Edgewater Village Chicago
North Shore suburbs:
Edgewater Village Chicago
Edgewater Beach Apartments:
Edgewater Village Chicago
Streeterville, River North, Gold Coast, Loop:
Edgewater Village Chicago
Lincoln Park, Near North side:
Edgewater Village Chicago
