Fourteen of us met in the Pioneer Room of the Manson’s Hall, with Margaret as chair. After a time of sharing, Keri Brekveld led a discussion about the training session being planned for Community-Led Death Care volunteers. Many in the room had done some training and/or had experience, and we looked forward to getting together in a session to share…
From the UBC website: The Body Donation Program in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia (UBC) has been in service since 1950. Over the years many individuals have donated their bodies for the purpose of anatomical study and medical research, making a very special and valuable contribution to the education of our health care professionals and the…
As our living has become more complex, so has our dying. End-of-life planning is more important than ever. It’s a big job, and takes considerable time and thought. Ultimately, someone has to do it. The effort you put in now can save others incalculable time, money, heartache, and disagreements later. In broad strokes, there are two categories that need your…