BEFRIENDING DEATH WORKSHOP SERIES FOR CAREGIVERS

A special program for Gateway Home staff and volunteers, offering preparation for difficult conversations and your turn to be witnessed and held.

Each Session Starts with a STORY CIRCLE: a committed small group experience where we share sacred stories about birth, death, and life's pivotal moments. Through deep listening and authentic storytelling, we discover meaning and feel truly seen while building a deeper sense of community.

WORKSHOP TOPICS

Understanding the Journey: What to Expect. The dying process, practical tips for care and comfort in any setting, and building a caregiving team.

What Matters Most? Think About It & Talk About It. What is life giving and life draining for me? What beliefs and values guide me? What are my fears? What is most important?

Pre Planning That’s Doable. Getting Our Affairs In Order. Hospice care resources; Health Care Proxy, Living Will, DNR explained; Will, beneficiary designations, and PoA basics.

Honoring Your Loved One. Life, legacy, and memory making. After death disposition and service options. Tips for affordable funerals.

Potluck Party & Prioritizing a Practical Plan. Bring a dish to share. Mingle and chat. Identify 1-2 next steps that are right for you right now.

Supported by The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Fund at the Community Foundation of Greater Buffalo.