Colorado End-of-Life Collaborative
September Events & Announcements
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Thank you to all our supporters for helping launch the Colorado End-of-Life Collaborative! We appreciate your interest and commitment to spreading the word about our group.

We are excited to announce what's upcoming this month and congratulate our newest members.

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NEW "Tuesday Talks" Speaker Series Starts Tomorrow!
Like our community page here and watch for this recurring segment on Tuesday mornings. If you don’t happen to catch it live, you can watch all the videos on replay. Every week one of our members will give a brief talk about an aspect of our profession and answer questions LIVE. Let us know if you’d like the opportunity to reach our Facebook audience with your own “Tuesday Talk.”
September 8, 2020 at 10:30 am

"Death Doulas in Prison"
with Board Secretary and EOL Doula Kerry Arquette

Imagine what it would be like to die behind bars without your family beside you. Our aging prison population is making this more and more common. What if incarceration facilities opened their gates and hearts and invited us in? Let's talk about the idea on Tuesday at 10:30!
Check Out the New Collaborative Blog!
"Why Our Collaborative Is Imperative" by Kerry Arquette
I am not a joiner. My idea of hell was the Girl Scouts, which my mother signed me up for without consulting me first. I have friends who belong to book clubs and serve on meaningful committees. I honor both their interests and their work, but can’t imagine putting my tush in their seats. In many ways I am a lone wolf. So, why did I jump at the chance to be part of the founding team creating the Colorado End of Life Collaborative?
CEOLC Spotlight Features
Featured Members | End-of-Life Industry News | Community Updates | Collaborative Events & More...
Check out our September Spotlights, where we shine a light on our members, affiliated partners, the Collaborative, the community & the end-of-life industry.
Spotlight on EOL Doula Member Kerry Arquette
Kerry is the CEOLC secretary and co-founder, as well as the proprietor of End-of-Life Midwife. She has authored several books and is regularly invited to speak and teach about her work as an end-of-life doula, as well as a victim's specialist for the Denver Police Department.
Spotlight on Affiliate Member Sustainable Funeral
Ed Gazvoda of Sustainable Funeral is passionate about providing the most ecological option for disposition. Check out his website to find out more about his patent-pending Alkaline Hydrolysis 2.0 process.
Spotlight on the End-of-Life Community & Industry
Community Spotlight
Pet Memorial Event Sept. 13th
Third Annual
Pet Memorial Event
Sunday, September 13th at 10:30 am
Seven Stones Chatfield
Hosted by Caring Pathways
Industry Spotlight
Bringing Race & Culture to the Forefront in End-of-Life Care
A Perfect Storm...
Awakening
by Cindy Kaufman
CEOLC President & Co-Founder
Spotlight on the Collaborative
Receiving 501(c)6 Nonprofit Status
The CEOLC received its tax exemption status from the IRS! We are now officially a 501(c)6 nonprofit membership organization, technically falling into the category of “business league.” To clarify we are not a charitable organization, but we are exempt from federal taxes... CONTINUE READING
September 20, 2020 - Littleton / Denver Death Cafe Online
Meets on the third Sunday of every month at 3:30 pm MST via Zoom. Contact VP of Membership Vanessa Johnston at: [email protected]
for the monthly Zoom link.
At a Death Café, people—often strangers—gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death. The objective is to increase awareness of death with a focus on helping people make the most of their (finite) lives. It is not a grief support group, but rather a group-directed open discussion of death with no agenda or theme and is often a haven for thoughtful and compassionate conversations.
CEOLC Now Accepting Applications for EOL Doula & Affiliate Membership
If you are an end-of-life doula serving in Colorado, the doula membership page will provide you with all the information you need on the benefits of membership and how to apply. Click to learn more about EOL doula membership.
If you would like to become an affiliate member offering another end-of-life product or service, the affiliate membership page will provide all you need to know to apply for membership. Click to learn more about affiliate membership.
Collaborate | Support | Connect
We are looking forward to serving our client needs in our community, as well as providing our members with our comprehensive collaborative offerings of support and connection.

Sincerely,

Board of Directors and Co-Founders for the Colorado End-of-Life Collaborative
Cindy Kaufman
President

Valerie Nicholas
First Vice-President and Director of Strategic Planning and Committees

Vanessa Johnston
Second Vice-President and Director of Membership

Kerry Arquette
Secretary

Marisa Rose Verrier
Treasurer