"Gina Sheridan is dedicated to fostering a compassionate space where individuals can embrace the fullness of their lives by envisioning and planning their ideal death, and she does so with radical love."
- Workshop Participant
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Customized to meet the specific needs of your community, each presentation delivers valuable insights and fosters engaging discussions. Topics include:
Eco-Friendly Funerals: The Greener Way to Go
Discover the environmental impact of conventional burial and cremation while exploring local eco-friendly alternatives like green burial and aquamation.
Gifts You Leave Behind: Shaping Your Legacy
Everyone leaves a legacy, no matter your status, family situation, or background. Find inspiration and creative ways to shape the legacy you will leave behind.
How to Talk About Death Without Killing the Vibe
Navigate the how, why, and when to talk about death with your people. Discover practical (and fun!) tools and technology to make these crucial conversations count.
Topics & Descriptions
Unlocking the Costs of Death (1 hr)
Did you know it takes an average of 15-18 months to settle a loved one's affairs, with families spending over $12,000 on associated expenses? Explore the emotional, financial, and physical toll of grief, and discover strategies to mitigate these impacts.
Using Books to Discuss Death with Children (1 hr)
Explore the significance of discussing death with children, especially those grappling with grief. Discover the most effective picture books that foster honest understanding and provide valuable tools for these essential conversations.
What is a Death Doula? (1 hr)
Learn how a death doula, or end-of-life doula, can support families, social workers, healthcare providers, and dying individuals.
Eco-Friendly Funerals: The Greener Way to Go (1 hr)
Discover the environmental impact of conventional burial and cremation while exploring local eco-friendly alternatives like green burial and aquamation.
Gifts You Leave Behind: Shaping Your Legacy (1 hr)
Everyone leaves a legacy, no matter your status, family situation, or background. Find inspiration and uncover creative ways to shape the legacy you will leave behind.
How to Talk About Death Without Killing the Vibe (1 hr)
Navigate the how, why, and when to talk about death with your people. Discover practical (and fun!) tools and technology to make these crucial conversations count.
Custom Presentation (length and fees will vary)
Do you have a topic in mind that is not listed here? Let Gina do the research and she'll design a presentation for you.
Workshops and More (length and fees will vary)
Work with Gina to develop a workshop, retreat, a "Death Over Dinner" event, or conversation facilitation for your group.
Contact Gina to schedule a presentation.
Details
Ideal for a diverse range of audiences, including cultural or religious groups, book clubs, funeral providers, social workers, healthcare professionals, deathcare workers, caregivers and volunteers, library patrons and employees, eco-conscious groups, in-services, and beyond.
Each presentation is uniquely crafted to suit your audience's specific interests and needs.
The standard rate for a 1-hour session is $150, applicable for both in-person sessions in the St. Louis area and virtual presentations via Zoom. In-kind or sliding-scale fees are always open for discussion.
Explore a variety of events beyond presentations, including day-long or multi-day workshops, Death Over Dinners, conversation facilitation, consultations, and more. Contact Gina to discuss your ideas.
About
Gina Sheridan (she/her) is the founder of Radical Love Death Doula, a culmination of her rich experience as a librarian and her passion for facilitating meaningful end-of-life experiences. Launching in 2023, Gina brings to the forefront her extensive background in connecting individuals with resources, solving problems, fostering community, and mastering the art of compassionate, people-centered service.
Gina completed comprehensive training with Going with Grace and earned National End-of-Life Doula proficiency in 2023. Complementing this, she holds a Master's Degree in Biology from Miami University, where she delved into the study of natural funeral methods, including aquamation, green burial, and various eco-friendly funeral practices.
When not immersed in work or learning, Gina finds joy in exploring the world through travel, books, podcasts, observing wildlife, experiences in nature, and appreciating local art alongside her husband, Travis.
Currently, Gina's focus is on community education. Fees earned through presentations and workshops go toward pro bono death doula services for historically excluded, underserved, underrepresented members of the St. Louis community.