Death Ed with Erin

Fascinating

A student design project from Madrid asks a question that might make some folks very uncomfortable:
What if deathcare infrastructure wasn't hidden away from everyday life?

"Hot to Go" reimagines Madrid's largest cemetery as a living public space where cremation heat is captured and reused to support remembrance gardens, edible landscapes, digital memorial archives, and even a heated public pool.

Before you start picturing people cannonballing into "cremation pool water," it's worth noting that the project is only speculative. But the idea behind it touches on an important question: why do we work so hard to separate the spaces of death from the spaces of life?

For many cultures the dead have remained part of daily community life. Today, standard deathcare in the West often pushes death to the edges of our comunities, and in result, our conversations.

What if it was common for cemeteries to be not just places of remembrance, but also of gathering, connection, and community? Can we begin to reimagine the infrastructure of death to be designed to benefit both the living and the dead?

Whether you find the idea inspiring, unsettling, or somewhere in between, we love projects like this because they challenge us to rethink what a cemetery can be.

Hot to Go was designed for a Bachelor In Design course– Design Studio III by Ariadna Fernández Yenes, Estrella García Escribano, Marion Isabelle Agathe Vincey and Nilsu Ozdikicioglu.

Death Unfolded is designed for anyone who wants to understand what actually happens at the end of life so they can feel prepared, present, and confident supporting themselves or someone they love.

- You’ve completed Death Doula training but still don’t feel fully ready

- You’re nervous about working with your first client

-You understand the role intellectually but want real-world context

- You crave more hands-on learning and practical exposure

- You’ve wished you could shadow an experienced Doula

- You want to feel calmer and more grounded in emotionally charged situations

- You want confidence, not just certification

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3I have always taught Deathschool Evolved in a live online format, gathering together in real time each week. I deeply value that style of learning and will continue offering it.

At the same time, I want this education to be accessible. Many people cannot attend a live class. I never want logistics to be the reason someone cannot engage with this work. So after years of requests, I’ve officially opened a fully remote version of Deathschool Evolved, allowing students to move through the program on their own schedule while still receiving the same core curriculum and certification.

Right now you can get $300 off either path through July 1st. Use code EARLYBIRDLIVE or EARLYBIRDREMOTE at checkout.
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How are your Summer plans coming along? Do you have anything meaningful or fun coming up? How about a weekend of death education? I promise, it checks both those boxes!

Threshold is an accessible entry point into the world of death doulaship and end-of-life care. Over one online weekend (June 13th & 14th), we will explore the foundational skills of a death doula, from the legacy work that prepares a good death, to the set and setting of the eleventh hour, to the crafting of a funeral service that honors the dead and comforts the living.

You will leave feeling as though you’ve learned so much, meet likeminded people, and are inspired to know more.

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Some of our best friends in life are our animals. We can have a love with them that is so uncomplicated and pure. But they don't live as long as we do.

Last year, I made a class alongside Veterinarian Dr. Jess McAfee to walk you through caring for our beloved pets in their final chapter of life. You do not have to work in vet care to benefit from this class. Anyone who has fur babies can embrace this opportunity to honor their pet's journey with the care and respect they deserve.

Pet Hospice is a self paced, 5 hour recorded workshop, and priced accessibly at $200 (payment plans available at checkout).

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LAST CALL FOR OUR FREE WEBINAR - TOMORROW JUNE 5th!! ✨

If you are looking for more mentorship and experience as a death doula, you do not want to miss this. and I created this space for YOU to learn what a day in the life of a death doula actually looks like. We can’t wait to see you there. Sign up at link in bio!