About us
We are a collective of death doulas, end-of-life guides, funeral professionals, and grief guides offering compassionate support through one of life’s most sacred transitions.
With deep roots in tradition and an openness to what’s emerging, our network provides seamless care -from bedside to burial, from planning to parting. We believe in doing death differently - with intention,with care, and in ways that truly reflect a life well lived.
From lively gatherings like Death Cafe and Death over Drafts, to deep meaningful workshops that help to ease the conversation about death, dying and grief to workshops that help us integrate grief with yoga, creative writing and so much more - we are passionate about lifting the taboo about death, dying and grief!
Questions? email hello@dodeathdifferent.com
Hope to see you soon!
Penny
@thedeathnetwork
www.thedeathnetwork.com
Upcoming events
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Living with Grief - Guided Discussion and Support
South Park Yoga and Wellness, 2985 Beech St, San Diego, CA, USWe invite you to join us for a monthly gathering dedicated to exploring grief in all its complexity - gently, honestly, and in community.
This 90-minute session with Grief Coach Claudia Faerber offers a space for grief education, guided sharing, and meaningful connection. Together, we’ll explore a wide range of topics - from understanding the emotional and physical impact of grief, to navigating anxiety, redefining acceptance, building rituals, and even making space for hope, gratitude, and moments of joy along the way.
Grief is not linear, and neither are these conversations. Each gathering stands on its own while contributing to a larger, evolving understanding of what it means to live well while carrying loss, and how we can better care for ourselves and each other in the process.
Hosted by Grief Coach Claudia Faerber. All are welcome, wherever you are in your grief.
- RSVP is requested so we can prepare the space with intention.
- Not a Meet Up member? $10 Venmo @thedeathnetwork
- If you are unable to afford a ticket, please email hello@dodeathdifferent.com
- South Park Yoga kindly requests that shoes are removed to protect the wood floors. Feel free to bring socks or slippers.
6 attendees 
Death Cafe - Encinitas Seaside Center for Spiritual Living
Seaside Center for Spiritual Living, 1613 Lake Dr, Encinitas, CA, USYou might be wondering - "What on earth is a Death Cafe?"
At a Death Cafe, people, often strangers, gather to eat treats, drink tea and discuss death. Our objective is to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives.
We are creating an inviting, safe space to share the heartfelt experience of diving into a taboo topic which unites us all. Whether you've experienced death first hand or you're exploring your mortality, you can expect authentic, engaging and lively conversation with people from all walks of life.
Want to know more about Death Cafe? Watch this video
Our discussion groups are hosted by volunteer facilitators and the intention is to foster positive conversation within a like-minded community. Please be mindful and respectful of others. Remember, this is a discussion led by you. We want to hear as many voices as possible.
Things to note:
- Please plan to arrive around 9:50 am. We will begin promptly at 10:00 and will be locking the door at 10:05. If you are running late, please plan on joining us next time.
- We will split into small groups and begin our introductions in order to facilitate deeper discussions.
- No pets are allowed at this meeting - except for emotional support or registered service pets.
FAQs:
- Is this a support or therapy group?
No, this is a volunteer-based community discussion group. - Is there a fee to attend?
Nope! Death Cafe is a free event hosted by volunteers. If you'd like to support our gatherings, we welcome your donations. Our venmo account is @deathcafe. - Is there parking?
Yes, there is plenty parking in the lot. - Will food and drinks be provided?
Water, tea, and a small tasty treat will be available.
Please feel free to bring your water bottle or favorite mug for tea. - Is this event for kids?
Yes, children are welcome to attend. - Do I have to share?
Our Death Cafe is lively and collaborative, we hope you feel comfortable sharing but it’s not a requirement.
Thank you! We look forward to meeting you!
Photography Notice: Photos may be taken at the Death Network event for marketing purposes. If you prefer not to be included in any photos, please inform your host before the event. Thank you!
17 attendees
Eco Fest Encinitas
Encinitas Community Park, 425 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas, CA, USMark your calendars for Sunday, June 28th from 12–4 PM at Encinitas Community Park and join us for Eco Fest—a celebration dedicated to helping our community live lighter on the planet and leave a smaller footprint.
So what is The Death Network doing at Eco Fest?
Talking about greener ways of dying, of course.
Stop by our booth and bring all your questions about green burial, sea burial, water cremation, human composting, and even home funerals and death doulas. We'll also be demonstrating the practice of shrouding a body after death—a simple, hands-on way of caring for the dead that was commonplace for our ancestors and is finding its way back into modern death care.
Death is part of life, and it has an environmental impact too. Come learn about the growing movement toward more sustainable end-of-life options.
🎶 Live music
🌱 Eco-minded vendors
🧑🧑🧒🧒 Family-friendly activities
🎭 Inspiring performances
❤️ A vibrant community committed to sustainabilityEco Fest is more than an event—it's a movement to educate, inspire, and connect people around greener ways of living.
Here's a few photos from Eco Fest 2025
🌍 We hope to see you there!8 attendees
Waves of Grief Second Sundays
Fletcher Cove, 111 S Seirra Ave, Solana beach, CA, USJoin us in circle on the Second Sunday of each month for Waves of Grief in San Diego, held at Fletcher Beach from 9:30am–11:30am.
These ocean-based gatherings offer a gentle, community-centered space to navigate grief and loss together-building connection, reducing isolation, and finding support in and around the waves.
We begin together in a circle on the sand, with simple grounding, reflection, and optional sharing. You are invited to participate in whatever way feels right-whether that means speaking, listening, or simply being present.
All grief and grievers are welcome, including those moving through loss, life transitions, or collective experiences. No prior ocean experience is needed-come as you are!
After circle, we gently open into the shoreline, inviting you to connect with the ocean in your own way—whether through walking, wading, swimming, boogie boarding, or surfing. Please bring any gear that helps you feel comfortable and supported.
Registration is required.
Waves of Grief Second Sundays are donation-based to keep them accessible while supporting the continuation of this work.These gatherings are part of a year-round Ocean + Surf Therapy program, held by the Waves of Grief Collective—a community of clinicians, facilitators, and individuals with lived experience—coming together to honor grief, foster connection, and cultivate meaningful, nature-based healing practices.
🚗 Park in the lot or free street parking. We will be set up to the left - a short walk down the beach - look for the colorful blankets and fresh flowers.
Check out Waves of Grief May 2026
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