Between the Roots and the Stars

An 8‑Week Workshop on Living Fully and Dying Well

Guidance, empowerment, comfort, and companionship at end of life — in community. This immersive series from Twilight Doula Group blends practical planning with soulful reflection so you can meet life’s thresholds with clarity and care, a healthy sense of humor, and a whole lot of heart.

Who This Is For

This workshop is for adults of any age who want to:

• Create or refine end‑of‑life plans (for themselves or a loved one)
• Generally, become acquainted with death and overcome some anxiety or fear associated with death.
• Learn options for green/conservation burial and home or hybrid funerals
• Gain skills for advocacy within medical and memorial systems
• Explore legacy, storytelling, and gentle letting‑go practices
• Build a supportive, multigenerational peer circle

No one needs to be ill or actively dying to attend; this is preventative, empowering education.

What You’ll Experience

Each gathering includes welcoming ritual, accessible teaching, conversation, and practical next‑steps. We close every session with goal setting toward completing the planner of your choice (e.g., I’m Dead, Now What? or Willow resources).

The 8‑Week Arc

1. Thresholds: Mortality as Mirror 3/30/2026 — Welcome circle, agreements, values, hopes, and fears; what a good death means to you.
2. Comfort, Care, & Community 4/6/2026— Circle of care: doulas, hospice, holistic care providers–Roles, expectations, asking good questions, medical chaperone tips.
3. Planning with Power: Advance Directives & Advanced Care Planning 4/13/2026— Advance Directives, POLST, healthcare representative, advanced care plans.
4. Lanterns for the Journey: Funerals, Rituals & Goodbyes 4/20/2026 — Exploring traditional funerals, green and conservation burials, aquamation, body donation, and hybrid/home-based care. Designing rituals for deathbeds, vigils, or farewells.; simple bedside rituals and vigil planning.
5. Letting Go & Swedish Döstädning 4/27/2026 — Death cleaning, legacy sorting, storytelling, passing on possessions with love.
6. Owning Your Own Narrative at End of Life 5/4/2026 — Interviews, letters, audio/video keepsakes; Naming what you do want; inclusive care across identities and families of choice.
7. Grief, Meaning, and Memory  5/11/2026 — Understanding grief before, during, and after death, local resources, continuing bonds and the “after of the after,” grief bonding and journaling, and other activities.
8. Completion, Celebration & Commitment 5/18/2026 — Legacy sharing, care maps, review and reflect on the journey so far, and commitment ceremony. Optional: Invite friends/family to attend the final celebration

We are currently welcoming guest panels throughout the workshop and are putting out the call for: elder‑law & estate attorneys, insurance professionals, hospice clinicians, funeral directors, holistic providers (sound, acupuncture, herbal), grief journaling facilitators, social workers, and counselors to provide outreach.

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Dates & Format (2026)

• Season: Spring 2026
• Dates: Mondays, March 30 – May 18, 2026
• Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
• Schedule: 8 weekly sessions, approx. 2–2.5 hours each
• Location: Unitarian Universalist Church of Evansville
  2910 E. Morgan Ave., Evansville, IN 47711
• Capacity: Intimate cohort size for meaningful conversation
• Hybrid: Select sessions will be available online for those at a distance

Join the interest list below to be first to know when registration opens.

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Facilitators

Molly Welch, CEOLD — End‑of‑Life Doula, Home Funeral Guide, Green Burial advocate.

Trista Riggs — End‑of‑Life Doula trained with Anne‑Marie Keppel; now specializing in legacy projects and research, also facilitating identity‑aware advocacy.

Kelly Koch — Grief‑seasoned caregiver; leads letting‑go and storytelling/döstädning practices.

Guest speakers include: elder‑care/estate attorneys, hospice professionals, funeral directors, holistic practitioners, grief support leaders, and more.

What You’ll Take Home

• Completed or in‑progress Advance Directive and comfort plan
• A clear resource map for local care and options
• A start on legacy projects (letters, interviews, keepsakes)
• Practical scripts for medical advocacy and family conversations
• A circle of peers for support beyond the workshop

Pricing & Accessibility

We believe compassionate care should be transparent and accessible.

• Participation Encouraged: Final rates announced at registration (with limited scholarships pending availability, sponsor‑a-seat options, and payment plans).
• Materials: We’ll recommend planners/workbooks; bring your own or purchase through us at cost.
• Accessibility: Venue will be ADA‑conscious; hybrid attendance available for many sessions.

If cost is a barrier, please reach out. We will work with you whenever possible.

🌙 Join the Spring 2026 Circle — Register Now

We’re honored to welcome you into this 8-week journey. Please complete the form below to reserve your place.

Policies (At‑A‑Glance)

• Attendance: Sessions are cumulative; recordings provided when possible.
• Cancellations/Refunds: Policy will be published at registration; we aim for clarity and fairness.
• Scope of Practice: We are not medical providers. We partner alongside hospice/palliative teams and community resources.

Join the Interest List

Be the first to receive early‑bird pricing and scholarship info.

Questions?

Email molly@twilightdoulas.com or call 812‑484‑8342. We’re honored to help.

FAQ

• Do I need to be ill to attend? No. This is proactive planning for anyone who wants clarity and comfort.
• Can my family member come with me? Yes; However, we think it’s always best for couples and close family to choose to attend separately, in separate cohorts. We have a family event at the closing of the workshop to share information, celebrate, and open the conversation. We encourage participants to invite close family or friends to this event!
• What if I miss a session? We’ll provide a recording or make‑up option in the form of a consult when feasible.
• Is this religious? We welcome all faiths and none; we honor your traditions and comfort level.
• Will you help me complete legal paperwork? We guide and educate; legal advice comes from attorneys. We’ll connect you with trusted professionals.