Buddhists have applied the Buddha's teachings to their encounters of dying and death for millennia, charting many compassionate and wise paths through the experiences of grief and loss. Joseph Ketcham and members of the Dinh Quang Buddhist Temple will introduce some of the Buddha's teachings, share stories of how Buddhist practices have aided their own […]

Giving birth can be such a joyous occasion, but nothing can prepare us for the death of a child. Mikala Kramer, founder and president of On Angels’ Wings, will discuss what her organization can offer to grieving families, and how we can help provide the support they need. Michelle will share stories from families she […]

Our favorite death acceptance advocate, best-selling author Caitlin Doolittle, returns to Summit for a live session of her immensely popular YouTube series, "Ask a Mortician." Take your death education to a new level during this opportunity to ask Caitlin anything you want to know about death and dying. All questions must be submitted in advance […]

Join us for First Friday Art Walk, including an art talk and the opening of a new exhibit. Daria Mozley, a Summit State University graduate with an undergraduate certificate in museum studies and degree in art history with a museum studies minor, presents "Portrayals of Power: An Examination of Isabella d'Este's Portraiture." On display: Paintings […]

Dealing with a loved one's possessions following their death can be a quandary for family members. Who gets what? What should you do with the items no one wants? There are practical solutions that will help avoid conflicts and ensure treasured items are placed into the hands you intended. Amber Allen, field specialist in Human […]

Having open, honest discussions about death and dying can help alleviate our fears, make educated decisions and remind us to live life to the fullest. We’ll wrap up the Death & Dying series with casual conversations about death-related topics of interest in a safe, judgment-free environment. Refreshments will be provided. A Death & Dying event.