Public Programs and Community Events

All of us experience significant and challenging events in our lives. These events may occur at times of change, such as a new relationship or career, or as we become elders, meeting life on its own terms. At Life Rites, we view these momentous occasions as rites of passage – rich opportunities for growth and maturity.

When you receive a diagnosis that brings mortality into proximity, the body shock can be enormous. At Life Rites, we work with you so you can reorient yourself and your family. And while the focus is always on your life, your future and your treatment, we can provide you with vital support along the way so you can manage within the broader context of your own mortality.

We meet with individuals, families and the communities around you to assist you and them navigate your new normal. We support you to live as fully as you can while managing and responding to the needs of your illness and any treatment.

Mortality gives us a renewed perspective about what is important. You may require support in identifying, articulating and acting upon these renewed priorities. We work with you to help you find the language, gather the information and create the context to address your concerns and needs. In this way, we help you to broach these necessary and often very empowering conversations with courage and grace.

We can support you to map your healthcare system and establish support networks.

For individuals, families, communities and corporations, we can work with you one-on-one or in groups. These sessions can be one off or on an as-needed basis. We can also structure programs tailored to your distinct needs. We help you to establish the basic death literacy principles that support all of us in our living and grieving.