About us
We are a collective of end-of-life guides and death educators. Like birth, death can be loud, messy, and unexpected—yet in our culture, we embrace one but not the other. End-of-life guides, also known as death doulas, can help you craft an authentic end-of-life plan that reflects your core values and personality.
Along with guiding people through end-of-life, we are also deeply engaged in our community. Educational workshops are one of our favorite offerings, and we host free gatherings every month to lift the taboo around talking about death. Our Grief Garden Club, Queer Death Network, and Death Café discussion groups are always in the monthly rotation.
Questions? email hello@dodeathdifferent.com
Hope to see you soon!
Penny, Selena, Tara & Kara
@thedeathnetwork
www.thedeathnetwork.com
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- $25.00
Sound Healing at Singing Hills Memorial Park Cemetery
Singing Hills Memorial Park, 2800 Dehesa Rd, El Cajon, CA, USThe Death Network invites you to join us as we gather as simple humans in a sacred, natural setting to pause and listen. Nestled in the foothills of El Cajon, Singing Hills Memorial Park is a cemetery surrounded by rolling hills, quiet paths, and wide skies - an ideal place to reflect on life, death, and everything in between.
As the day begins to soften toward evening, we’ll come together in community for a sound healing with Brent Honnerlaw, honoring sound as an ancient, grounding practice that helps us settle into our bodies and the present moment. This is not therapy or a support group - just people gathering with curiosity, reverence, and appreciation for the full cycle of being alive.
Starting at 4:00 pm, with the foothills cooling and the day coming to a close, this experience invites connection to nature, to sound, and to one another in a way that feels spacious and human. Feel free to arrive as early as 3:00 to put down your mat and wander the cemetery, read a book, journal or meditate in this sacred space.Helpful details to know:
- Bring your own yoga mat or blanket to lay on
- Consider bringing an extra blanket to stay cozy underneath
- Lawn chairs are welcome
- The foothills can get cold, bring a jacket
- This gathering is not therapy or a support group
- Please arrive by 3:45 pm to secure your spot
The setting does a lot of the work here - earth, sound, community, and the quiet truth that life and death belong to the same story. We hope you can join us for this gentle, grounding sound healing, a moment to pause, listen, and connect with the rhythms of life, death, and everything in between.
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Death Education: Beyond the Mantel - Meaningful Options for Cremated Remains
·OnlineOnlineAbout one in five Americans currently keep cremated remains of a loved one at home.
For some, the urn sits in a place of honor.
For many others, it rests quietly in a closet, an attic, or a garage.Estimates suggest that 60–80% of cremated remains taken home eventually end up in these “in-between” spaces.
Not because families don’t care.
Often because they simply don’t know their options.Finding a resting place that authentically reflects their life, and your relationship with them, can be a meaningful part of the grieving process. When remains linger in a state of “not yet decided,” it can quietly mirror a sense of incompletion. Not because you’ve done anything wrong, but because humans are wired for ritual and resolution. Thoughtful decisions around final placement often create a gentle sense of grounding - a feeling that something sacred has been tended to. Choosing with intention can transform ashes from something stored into something integrated, and that shift can support grief in a steady, healthy way.
We’re honored to welcome guest speakers Gillian Nye from Better Place Forests, who will share about conservation-based memorial forests, and Justin Crowe of Parting Stone, pioneers in transforming cremated remains into solidified stones that can be held, shared, and integrated into daily life.
Whether the urn has been on your mantel for months or decades, this workshop is not about pressure or urgency. It’s about education, possibility, and aligning final resting choices with the life that was lived.
We live in a time when cremation is common, but clear guidance is not. When shared rituals fade, uncertainty fills the gap.We hope you can join us!
Learn more at The Death Network11 attendees- $5.00
Thinking About Becoming a Death Doula? Q&A with The Death Network
·OnlineOnline💻 Death Doula Community Conversations (Monthly Zoom)
Hosted by The Death Network San Diego Collective
Are you curious about becoming a death doula - or navigating the early stages of building your practice? Whether you’re just starting out or looking for guidance as you grow, this monthly gathering is for you.The Death Network Collective invites you to join us for an open, supportive conversation about the realities of death doula work: the highs, the lows, and everything in between.
Each month we’ll dive into common questions like:- How do I connect with my community as a new death doula?
- Do I need a website or social media presence?
- Who/what/where/why and how do I network?
- How do I set pricing and talk about money with potential clients?
This is not a class or a lecture - it’s a casual space for doulas, by doulas, where you can ask questions, share experiences, and learn from each other.
📅 When: 2nd Monday of every month
⏰ Time: 6:00–7:00 pm PST
📍 Where: Zoom (link provided upon RSVP)
💜 Who: Anyone interested in death doula work or building their practiceThe recording will be provided to all who RSVP for this event.
Questions? email penny@thedeathnetwork.com
@thedeathnetwork
www.TheDeathNetwork.comCome as you are, bring your questions, and let’s grow together as a community.
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